Published on October 25th, 2023
Moraga Community Service Day sets new records in volunteers and humanitarian aid
The Moraga Community Service Day was a great success this year, with families and community members providing pride, spirit, and a great sense of giving from the volunteers who generously helped out.
 Submitted by Mike McCluer
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Published on October 11th, 2023
Lafayette Juniors honor former member
Katie Morgan joined the Lafayette Juniors in 2012 and was an incredibly active and passionate board member until her retirement in 2020. Morgan passed away surrounded by family and friends on Aug. 12, 2022. She held numerous board positions throughout her tenure in ...Submitted by Kendal Hurley Redd
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Published on October 11th, 2023
Moraga Fun Run and Carnival for charity a success
The Lamorinda community showed their support for the Kapnek Trust USA by coming out in record numbers on Sunday, Aug. 27 to the annual Fun Run and Carnival held at Moraga Commons. The morning event was in celebration and support of the Trust's efforts to end pediatric ...Submitted by Wyatt Johnson
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Published on September 27th, 2023
Eagle Scout project for retired US flags
Many Americans proudly fly a United States flag at their homes or businesses, but what do you do with it when it's tattered and torn? It's considered disrespectful to throw a flag in the trash like any other item.
Submitted by Steven Bartis
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Published on September 27th, 2023
Local students facilitate STEM summer program at Concord elementary school
Oliver DeyToth and Brian Harrison who have learned coding for years and competed in various robotics and computer science competitions came up with the idea of volunteering with their coding skills before they graduated from Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School ("JM") in ...Submitted by Cathy Chang
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Published on September 13th, 2023
Students raise money for Red Cross with Leis for Lahaina fundraiser
In the Moraga School District, a commitment to service learning is a priority.˙ Community service helps to build empathy and connectedness˙for our students - and hopefully a lifelong commitment to giving back and supporting a healthy community!˙ As students˙came back ...Submitted by MSD Superintendent Julie Parks
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Published on September 13th, 2023
Lamorinda community donates over 1,500 pairs of shoes
Moraga nonprofit Be the Star You Are, in ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on September 13th, 2023
Kiwanis announces Campolindo Key Club Service Award winners
The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley is proud to announce this year's Campolindo Key Club Service Award to Chloe Cheung ('24), their Key Club Fundraising Coordinator, who was chosen by the Campo Key Club Officers Suraya Mathai-Jackson, Claire Damiano, Nina Damiano, and ...Submitted by Steve Woehleke
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Published on September 13th, 2023
Lafayette elementary students spend 2 weeks studying in the Czech Republic
Lukas (9) and Adam (7) from Lafayette Elementary School spent two weeks in June studying alongside Czech students in their respective grades in the small wine-making village of Brumovice in the south east corner of the Czech Republic, which is where their mom was born ...Submitted by Martina Heithoff
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Published on August 30th, 2023
Troop 243 honors four new Eagle Scouts
Troop 243 of Lafayette came together for an Eagle Court of Honor on Aug. 12 at the Lafayette Christian Church to honor and celebrate four scouts: Cole Mason, Miguel Strittmatter, Tyler Gough and Brady Quinn, each of whom were recognized for earning BSA scouting's ...Submitted by Michael Strittmatter
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Published on August 30th, 2023
Moraga Valley Kiwanis Club donates 100 school backpacks
The Moraga Valley Kiwanis Club has, once again, partnered with Target to assemble and provide 100 backpacks with back-to-school supplies that were distributed through the Monument Crisis Center in Concord to some eager children preparing for the next school year. ...Submitted by Steve Woehleke
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Published on August 30th, 2023
Lafayette residents raise money for hard-hit Maui
Casey Thornton, Tristian McGinley, Eloise Kemp and Sydney Tumilty of Lafayette raised $768 for Maui Humane Society and Royal Hawaiian Surf Academy in Lahaina in the wake of the recent tragic fires with a lemonade and bake sale on a very hot Sunday afternoon. ...Submitted by Rachel Kemp
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Published on August 16th, 2023
Kiwanis donates to Cal Shakes' youth program
At a recent Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley meeting, Cherie Grant presented a donation from the club to the California Shakespeare Theater's Executive Director Clive Worsley for its youth program. The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley want to thank those who have supported ...Submitted by Barry Behr
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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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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA