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Photos | Mexico Mission Trip 2022

By Exedra Staff | Photos courtesy of Scott Kail | April 15, 2022

Around 200 students and adult volunteers spent spring break across the border building houses. More: a short film captures the enthusiasm and spirit of the trip.

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LWV hosts Alameda County candidate forums

By LWV Piedmont | April 15, 2022

April 18, 25 and May 2: Learn more about who's running for District Attorney, Sheriff, and Superintendent of Schools in the upcoming June 7 election.

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Piedmont Language School seeks new executive director

By Piedmont Language School | April 12, 2022

Blair Paige to retire at end of school year.

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Trailblazer Connie Shapiro remembers when City Council was all men

By Sam Richards | April 12, 2022

In 1974, Shapiro was the first woman elected to Piedmont City Council.

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Traditional Ukrainian egg art workshop and fundraiser

By Xenia Meyer | Reader submission | April 12, 2022

On May 1, create your own "pysanka" egg and donate to help Ukrainian families impacted by the war.

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Who’s that Good Dog?

By Tess Reichle | April 11, 2022

This Bernese Mountain dog has been known to snatch bacon; also watch out for the birthday cake.

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Benefit Piano Recital for Ukraine at the Center for the Arts

By Elizabeth Shook | Reader Submission | April 8, 2022

Local musician Victoria Hurd performs music by Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Faure on April 24.

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Piedmont Food Fest seeks enthusiastic volunteers

By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | April 8, 2022

Join the team and help make this April 24 community event a success!

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Photos | Egg Hunt is a blast

By Photos by Julie Reichle and Meghan Bennett | April 5, 2022

Spring fun for Piedmont's youngest residents.

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Who’s that Good (Puppy) Dog?

By Exedra Staff | April 5, 2022

Adorable foster pup looking for a forever home.