Published on August 16th, 2023
Gold Award Project focuses on fostering socialization
Grace Gafni's Girl Scout Gold Award Project addressed the issue of socializing children after distance learning. Grace reflected on the negative effects the pandemic had on children being able to interact with each other. She chose to support the Campolindo Cabana ...Submitted by G. Gafni
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Published on August 16th, 2023
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club donates van to White Pony Express to expand food rescue capacity
A heartbreaking 1 in 4 Americans are skipping meals or relying on food donations to survive. Balance this troubling statistic with the fact that we throw away 40% of our food supply - perfectly good food that could wipe out hunger in the U.S. if it was rescued and ...Submitted by Steve Spraitzar
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
Moraga woman awarded scholarship at Oxford, England, provided by Moraga Rotary Club
Moragan Regina Kong, a recent graduate of Stanford University, will attend University of Oxford, England, to study for a Master of Science degree in Nature, Society, and Environmental Governance with a $69,000 scholarship provided by various Rotary sources arranged by ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Published on August 2nd, 2023
Local Rotarian exemplifies 'Service Above Self'
Roberto Alvarez del Blanco was recently honored with the Rotary International "Service Above Self" award. Presented by Rotary International Board Member Vicki Puliz, this prestigious accolade is given to individual Rotarians who exemplify an unwavering dedication to ...Submitted by Tom Guyette
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Published on July 5th, 2023
Troop 219 honors five new Eagle Scouts
Troop 219 from Lafayette honored the following five new Eagle Scouts on June 4, from left: Tyler Toni, Acalanes High School; John Cain, Acalanes High School; Lex Lung, Acalanes High School; Roan Fettig, Campolindo High School; and Lucas Dissman, Acalanes High School. ...Submitted by Emily Fettig
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Published on July 5th, 2023
Miramonte student facilitates letter writing campaign for pediatric cancer patients
A few months ago, Miramonte student Vinny Yu, after hearing stories from young cancer patients at a camp last summer, was determined to do anything he could to help.
"At first, I wanted ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Moraga Lions present Achievement Awards
The Moraga Lions again gave out its annual Achievement Awards to the local middle schools: Joaquin Moraga, Saint Perpetua, Stanley and Orinda Intermediate. ...Submitted by Raymond Casabonne
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Stanley OM team takes first in Spontaneous competition at World Finals
Seven Stanley Middle School seventh-graders - Sanika Khamkar, Lauren Brekke, Shriya Lind, Sophia Moore, Raini Chugh, Aleah Mathai-Jackson and David Siu - were big winners at the Odyssey of the Mind World Finals in East Lansing, Michigan held at the end of May.˙The ...Submitted by Sejal Choksi-Chugh
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Published on June 21st, 2023
Moraga 8th-graders meet Congressman in D.C.
The graduating class of eighth-graders at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School traveled to Washington D.C. the week of June 12 with their teachers Ms. McDevitt and Ms. Warmboe and met with U.S. Congressman Mark DeSaulnier.˙˙These students will be headed to Campolindo ...Submitted by Kena Hudson
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Rain doesn't dampen fun and generosity at Rotary event
The First Annual˙Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary˙Speed Croquet Tournament was held May 6 at the Lafayette Reservoir. The bad news - the intermittent inclement weather kept many folks away. The good news - those of us who did come out had a fantastic time. The croquet players ...Submitted by Tom Guyette
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Local veterans organization embarks on community service project to enhance Lafayette's beauty
Members of VFW Post 8063 on May 13 proudly ...Submitted by Patrick Lieneweg
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Scouts place flags in honor of Memorial Day
The grounds of Lafayette Cemetery are currently sprinkled with red, white and blue thanks to members of Cub Scout Pack 220. Scouts, along with their parents and pack leaders, spent a couple hours on the morning of May 21 placing flags on the graves of nearly 300 U.S. ...Submitted by LaurenH erpich
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Kiwanis Club Moraga Valley sends books to the Philippines
The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley helps the Friends of the Moraga Library with its twice-yearly sale of donated books to the public.
The club helps with set-up, and take-down of the ...Submitted by Steve Woehleke
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Published on June 7th, 2023
Troop 212 Celebrates New Eagle Scouts
Moraga Boy Scout Troop 212 presented its 60th Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, March 26 at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, the Troop chartering organization. At this National Court of Honor, there were 10 Scouts who earned the highest and most prestigious rank in ...Submitted by Steve Bartis
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Published on June 7th, 2023
AAUW-OML Branch awards scholarships to local students
The American Association of University Women Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette Branch recently held a Celebration of Excellence honoring 13 local middle school, high school, and Saint Mary's College students.
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA