Historians, Friends Of Besieged Adobe Meet Tonight

Oddly enough, the structure made of mud and straw and timber from local redwood groves fared better in days when bandits and marauders roamed the valley than it does in more "civilized" times.

Don Joaquin Moraga's hilltop ranch house has suffered much over the years and particularly now, as attempts to ward off nocturnal visits by bands of paint can-wielding youths appear to have largely failed. Historic bronze markers were stolen long ago, and partiers have chipped away at a flimsy protective covering and into the mud walls themselves.

Kent Long, president of the Friends of the Joaquin Moraga Adobe will make a presentation on the state of Lamorinda's oldest standing structure tonight (Wednesday) at the Orinda Historical Society meeting at Orinda Community Church.

Kent is coming armed with the stories of the adobe's history, and pictures depicting its current state of decline. The meeting is open to all and starts at 7 p.m. with a social gathering a half hour beforehand.

What: Orinda Historical Society Meeting

Where: Fellowship Hall
Orinda Community Church
10 Irwin Way
Orinda