Published on June 19th, 2024
AAUW - Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette Branch presents scholarships to local students
The American Association of University Women-OML branch honored local middle school, high school, and college students at their April meeting. Students, parents, and friends joined branch members to celebrate the students' accomplishments. Three local high school ...Submitted by Renee Rosado
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Published on June 19th, 2024
Orinda fifth graders participate in Odyssey of the Mind competition
In May over 600 teams from across the United States and over a dozen countries, competed in the Odessey of the Mind World Finals, making it the world's largest youth competition that is not sports-related.
 Submitted by Teresa Yu and Julie Atkinson
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Troop 219 honors four new Eagle Scouts
Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 219 recently honored four young men who have achieved the Eagle Scout award, the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America, on April 21, at Rolling Range Ranch. The scouts received recognition and proclamations from the City of Lafayette and ...Submitted by Audra Fraioli
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Orinda Troop 303G held inaugural Court of Honor for three female Eagle Scouts
On May 4, Boy Scouts of America Troop 303G of Orinda held its first Eagle Court of Honor at St Stephen's Episcopal Church to commemorate the achievement of their first female Eagle Scouts, each of whom recently obtained scouting's highest rank. Honorees were Capri ...Submitted by Angelica Steinmeier
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Published on May 22nd, 2024
Rheem Elementary wins 29th annual Moraga Rotary Field Day
Rheem Elementary athletes won the 29th annual Field Day recently held at the Joaquin Moraga Middle School field, amassing a total of 109 points. Camino Pablo won second place with 59 points, followed by Los Perales with 32 points and Saklan School with 22 points. ...Submitted by Tony Schoemehl
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Published on May 8th, 2024
Deep Space Sea Leopards advance to Worlds
The Lafayette Elementary Odyssey of the Mind Team is thrilled to share that they qualified both for the state and Worlds tournament, after their Deep Space Structure held 365 pounds and they gave a funny and creative performance about space. The team included Kate ...Submitted by Dory Coombe
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Published on April 24th, 2024
Earth Day Event Hosted by Troop 200G
Troop200G organized a successful sneaker drive at the Earth Day Celebration in Lafayette. Over 100 pairs of shoes were collected by the girls from folks around the Bay Area. Driven by service to the community, Scouts BSA Troop 200 is co-ed and is involved in multiple ...Submitted by Nia Ho
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Published on April 24th, 2024
AAUW OML's Successful STEM conference reaches 36 schools in the Bay Area
Last month the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette (OML) branch held their eighth Annual STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) conference at St. Mary's College.
Submitted by Renee Rosado
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Published on April 10th, 2024
Troop 219's recent Eagle Scout Court of Honor
Troop 219 of Lafayette held an Eagle Scout Court of Honor on March 10 to recognize and celebrate eight outstanding young men who achieved BSA's highest rank, Eagle Scout: John Douglas Orear, James Davis, Toby Brock-Utne, Pierce Gallegos, Henry Joseph Hagel, Jackson ...Submitted by Catherine Davis
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Published on April 10th, 2024
Moraga Elementary School Odyssey of the Mind Team qualifies for world tournament
A team of third and fourth graders from Camino Pablo, Los Perales, and Rheem Elementary Schools in Moraga qualified for the world finals for their creative solution to a vehicle-based problem in the STEAM program, Odyssey of the Mind (OM).
 Submitted by Liz Coyle
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Published on March 27th, 2024
Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League honors class of 2024
On March 3, the Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League honored its 21 graduating seniors for their six years of service and leadership at a beautiful event held at the Contra Costa Country Club in Pleasant Hill.
Submitted by Linda Youn
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Published on March 27th, 2024
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary presents award to local students
The Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary recently recognized a group of young people for their exceptionally good character traits. The Good Character Awards, now in their second year, were presented to nine students from Stanley Middle School, Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, ...Submitted by Bob Marino
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Published on March 27th, 2024
New troop 224 Eagle Scout announced
Scouts BSA Troop 224 of Lafayette held an Eagle Court of Honor at the Creekside Commons for six Scouts who achieved Scouting's highest rank of Eagle Scout.
For his Eagle project, Keith ...Submitted by Steve Dietsch
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Published on March 27th, 2024
Lafayette Scout BSA Troop 402 welcomes 6 new Eagle Scouts
Boy Scouts of America Troop 402 of Lafayette proudly announces the remarkable achievement of six Life Scouts who have recently attained the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout. This distinction, earned by less than 6% of all Scouts BSA members, is a reflection of their ...Submitted by Paul Espinas
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA