Late last year a small memorial to our soldiers killed in Iraq appeared on a hillside piece of land in Lafayette, CA-- visible from parts of Highway 24 and from the BART tracks that parallel the highway.  At first the memorial was relatively inconspicuous-- a few dozen three-foot tall white crosses planted randomly across the hill-- and a small sign two-thirds of the way up the slope that was periodically painted over with the updated total lost since hostilities began in Iraq.  But the memorial grew less inconspicuous as the crosses and the war dead multiplied-- one for each serviceman or servicewoman killed throughout the war since 2003.  And with the rapidly multiplying crosses came multiplied visitors, cameras and news crews, and neighborhood, community and ideological conflict.  No... 06/15/2007

The Long Need Highway 24 Rehab Has Begun.Caltrans has bengu their $41.5 Million dollar Rehab project.  There will be plenty of Detours and Ramp Closed throughout this project which is expected to be complete by 2009.  This will be a noisy project.  Both Orinda and Lafayette residents near the freeway will be the most affected by this project.  Caltrans concrete grinding, heavy equipment work, etc will keep a lot of folks awake at night.  The noise is suppose to be localized to 1 mile of the freeway.  Most work will be from 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.  To find out more information:CalTrans:  1.925.957.2001http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist4/24_rehab/After this project is completed, CalTrans is scheduled to start the 4th bore for the Caldecott tunnel. 05/21/2007

"Let's go To CasaBlanca" May 26th to June 23rdThis is the much anticpated sequel to Let's go To the Movies.  Director Kevin T. Morales notes that this "show is crammed full of songs that ere made famous y films or featured promeinently in them."  There are plenty of laughs.  I plan on going soon so watch for my review.  But, everything I have ever watch at The TownHall Theatre has always been great.  It is my favorite theatre.  The TownHall Theatre is located at:3535 School StreetLafayette, CA 945491.925.283.1557www.towhhalltheatre.com 05/21/2007

On June 19th, the Lafayette Crime Prevention Commission will host Who's Watching You?, a neighborhood watch Town Hall Meeting.  Crime Prevention commissioners and the Lafayette Police will be available to help develop neighborhood networks.  They will present:How to recognize a suspicious vehicle or personWhat details are important to a police dispatcherHow to tell a solicitor to leave your propertyHow to keep your home safe when you leave on a tripWhen to cancel mail or nespaper deliveryThe Who's Watching You? meeting will be held 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at:The Manzanita RoomLafayette Community Center500 St. Mary's RdLafayette, CA 94549 05/21/2007

 Let all senior's be heard!  We are living longer.  We want to be independent for as long as possible.  We want to be safe and responsible.  We all have to make a decision where we give up driving for the safty of all.  But that means we can't hope in a car to go out to dinner, buy groceries, or go do that doctor's appointment.  Our families, if possible, help out but they too have their responsibilities to their famililes.  The Lamorinda Spirit Van Program is an alternative.the Lamorinda Spirit Van is a community outreach program for our seniors.  The program is an alliance of between Moraga, Orinda and Lafayette to help our senior citizens stay mobile and be able to live an independently longer. The program is approaching the lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga City Councils for funding for... 05/21/2007

It is amazing to me - I read about the depressed houseing market and that home prices are falling.  Then, I go out on tour and am dumbfounded at the prices of some of homes!  It is quite interesting that prices around me are quietly going up again.  Multiple offers are occurring, but primarily on those homes that are perfect - at least cosmetically.  People don't seem to be as interested in properties that have any flaws right now.    05/13/2007

The City of Lafayette has, since 1979, shared the cost of maintenance for downtown medians, sidewalks, and lighting with property owners, wherein landowner's contributions are collected through an assessment district.  However, since costs have continue to rise over the years and landowner contributions have not, the City's share has burgeoned to the point now of being not sustainable.  As a result, the City has proposed a new assessment district that would largely solve the problem by imposing a new, fairer formula for collections and imposing a maximum 3% annual cap on cost increases.  All downtown property owners were invited to attend a May 3rd meeting on the matter, and perhaps 30 did attend, along with staff and Councilmember Brandt Andersson.  The participants were largely positi... 05/10/2007

On June 5, 2007, Lafayette residents will have the opportunity to vote on a tax measure (Measure C) that, if successful, would fund the repair and maintenance of the city's roads and bring all public streets up to a good quality. The City estimates that the total cost to repair the roads is $42 million, and the City's proposed funding sources for the next nine years total $18 million. This leaves a $24 million gap. This will be the city of Lafayette's second attempt to address this problem with a voter approved tax.MEASURE C:  A Parcel Tax for Lafayette Road and Drain Reconstruction and Maintenance In order to complete Lafayette's road and drain reconstruction program to expeditiously bring all public streets to a good quality and continue the maintenance program, shall the City be aut... 05/10/2007

Lafayette Census & demographics The links below show demographics, education, environment, genealogy, and other information for 94595 ZIP code.Lafayette populationAncestry of people in Lafayette Housing in Lafayette Income in Lafayette Marital status of adults in Lafayette Place of birth of people in Lafayette Residence in 1995, of people in Lafayette School enrollment & education levels in Lafayette Transportation & commute times in Lafayette   05/07/2007

The Lafayette Library and Learning Center is the largest civic project in the history of Lafayette, CA. Lafayette is a community of involved citizens bound by shared passions. They are passionate about this library, a learning center considered a "national model" for libraries of the future because of the Glenn Seaborg Learning Consortium, our innovative program partnership with preeminent educational and cultural institutions. Want to get involved? The Lafayette Library website tells you how. It also provides an event calendar that includes library programs as well as Consortium partner events held at other local venues. And you'll find construction updates and fundraising information, too. 05/05/2007

Tour of Lafayette's KitchensSaturday, May 1910 a.m. - 3 p.m.Major Beneficiary:Tickets are on sale for the eighth annual Tour of Lafayette's Kitchen scheduled for Saturday, May 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. This year's tour showcases six exquisite kitchens and homes.  Each home is uniquely diverse in style and design.  See the hottest trends from cutting-edge top designers, architects, contractors, and building professionals in these extraordinary homes with state-of-the-art kitchens.  This year's beneficiary is Community Violence Solutions and Rape Crisis Center.TICKETSTickets are $35 ($25 tax deductible) with an option to purchase a luncheon ticket for $12.  Ticket locations are located throughout Lafayette and are as follows:Douglah Designs, 3577 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Premier Kitchens... 05/05/2007

or Mail in RegistrationThe Lafayette Reservoir Run is the city's most popular "family affair", involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area. 1500-2000 participants compete in a 10k, 5k or 2 mile race through the heart of the downtown, around the reservoir and back. Sprinters, walkers, the "stroller brigade" and many of Lafayette's top four legged residents share the streets on that festive Sunday morning.The Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Run which is traditionally held on the last Sunday in October. Beneficiaries of the event are the local schools and the services and programs of the Chamber.15th Annual Lafayette Reservoir RunPresented By:    Lafayette Chamber of Commerce & City of LafayetteEv... 05/04/2007

                                                LAFAYETTE ROTARY CLUB                                                   CONCERT AT THE RES The Lafayette Rotary Club presents the 14th annual Concert at the Res at the Lafayette Reservoir.  This event will feature the outstanding concert bands from Acalanes and Stanley Schools, the Rossmoor Big Band and for the first time, the Bentley School Jazz Band.This is a fund raising event:  50% of the proceeds will be used to purchase instruments for the participating schools while the remaining monies will fund the Lafayette Rotary Club's many local charitable projects that includes the construction of a permanent stage at the reservoir for the community's enjoyment. YOU CAN SUPPORT US BY:•     ATTENDING THIS GREAT, FREE CONCERT on Saturday, 19 Ma... 05/04/2007

12th ANNUAL LAFAYETTE ART & WINESEPTEMBER 15/16, 2007ART & WINE FESTIVAL QUICK FACTSWHAT        12th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine FestivalWHEN        Saturday, September 15, 2007; 10am - 7pm                 Sunday, September 16, 2007; 10am - 6pmWHERE       Downtown Lafayette, California                 Off Highway 24, west of the I-680/Highway 24                 interchangeDirections     Take BART to Lafayette.  Or take Highway 24 to Central Lafayette exit and follow Festival signs.  Free parking available at Lafayette BART station with continuous shuttle service between BART & the Festival.FEATURING      More than 200 fine arts and crafts booths.  Restaurants, food vendors, wineries and microbreweries.  Continuous musical entertainment presented on three stages.  Kids area with entertai... 05/03/2007

ROSSMOOR BIG BAND DANCEMemorial Day WeekendFRIDAY, MAY 25, 2007Dance Lessons 7:00pmDance 8:00- 10:00pmLAFAYETTE VETERAN'S MEMORIAL BUILDING3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette 05/03/2007

Go to www.lafayettechamber.org and download your ticket form today.  May is Restaurant Row month. Dine out at your favorite Lafayette restaurants.  SHOP LAFAYETTE!  For more information about the Taste of Lafayette or Restaurant Row, go to www.kkdv.com and type in the key word "row". 05/03/2007

I love Kane sushi in Lafayette.   But growing up in Lafayette there is one place I really miss and that's Freddie's Pizza.  There are other pizza places in town, but nothing compares.  One place that has been around as long as I can remember is Uncle Yu's...they have a great lunch deal.  Out of all of the Chinese places in Lafayette it is the best. 04/19/2007