Realtors put 'gardens' in BH&G
Since 2009 Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate has performed a local volunteer day to give back to the community it serves.
This year's recipient was the Orinda Senior Village. BH&G ...Submitted by Lisa Shaffer
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Troop 234 Eagle Scouts Honored
Boy Scout Troop 234 of Moraga honored four scouts for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Mark Lindblad, Nicholas Thompson, Jeremy Bernhardt, and Matthias Baker were feted on Saturday, April 16 at St. Monica's Catholic Church. Each contributed a project that beautified ...Submitted by Sarah Tabler
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Daisy Troop Visits with K9 Officer
The Camino Pablo Elementary School Daisy Troop #31485 had the honor of a visit from Officer Barrett Wilder, Officer Scott Edwards and K9 Officer "Bandy" of the BART Police Department on Friday, April 29. The officers shared details of a typical day with the young troop ...Submitted by Shirley DeFrancisci
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Honorary 'Senators' See How Politics Works
Lafayette resident Patrick Kirbach, along with Pleasanton resident Blake Muller, spent the day in Sacramento on April 21 as honorary "Senators for a Day" courtesy Senator Steve Glazer.
Submitted by Susan Houghton
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New Eagle Scouts at Troop 303
Boy Scout Troop 303 has four new Eagle Scouts. Daniel Huston, Graham Berger, Aidan Young, and Ryan Riahi have all earned the highest rank in scouting and will celebrate with their troop, family and friends at 3 p.m. on May 28 at Holy Lutheran Church in Orinda.
Submitted by Tricia Young
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Lafayette's Troop 243 Honors Four New Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 243 honored four new Eagle Scouts at an Eagle Court of Honor on April 30. Pictured, from left, are Connor Ogro, Cameron Atwood, Kevin Mone and Jack Carey.
...Submitted by Dave Atwood
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Lafayette Girl Scout Troop Earns Silver Award
Charlie Keohane, Jacqui Caulfield, Lynn Wolfe and Sophia Browne of Girl Scout troop 32787, recently completed their Silver Award. The girls, current eighth graders, raised money and purchased a new picnic table for the Stanley Middle School Special Education program. ...Submitted by Jenn Keohane
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Spring Blooms at Moraga Garden Club Luncheon
Spring was in the air at the Moraga Garden Club's annual Salad Luncheon, held at the Holy Trinity Church in Moraga April 21.
The luncheon tables were decorated with beautiful flower ...Submitted by Karin Biasotti
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Troop 212 Celebrates New Eagle Scouts
Moraga Boy Scout Troop 212 presented its 53rd Eagle Court of Honor on Sunday, April 22 at Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church. They awarded eight new Eagle Scouts with Scouting's highest honor.
Submitted by Siv Ricketts
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Rotary Club of Lafayette Turns 70 in Style
The Rotary Club of Lafayette celebrated its 70th anniversary on April 21 at a luncheon at the Oakwood Athletic Club, where they meet each week on Thursdays.
There were 71 attendees who ...Submitted by Robert Shusta
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Moraga Troop 234 Finds Unique Way to Raise Funds and Fight the Drought
The Town of Moraga awarded Moraga Boy Scout Troop 234 a Certificate of Merit on April 26, recognizing the troop's work in drought education for the town.
Due to the severe drought, the ...Submitted by Bob Fritzky
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Lamorinda Teens Honored for Charity Work
Twenty senior girls from Acalanes, Campolindo, Miramonte, Head-Royce and The College Preparatory School were honored at the 25th Annual Senior Recognition event for the Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League in March. The young women collectively volunteered over ...Submitted by Martina Scanlan
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Triathlon Volunteers Keep it Going
It's not only the athletes who get a work-out during the Moraga Triathlon, held April 24. Here are some Carroll Ranch neighbors who have continually supported and volunteered for the race each year.
Submitted by Gabriella Zacco
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Glorietta Can't Wait to be 'King'
Glorietta Elementary School presents its spring musical, Disney's "The Lion King Jr." on May 13 and 14.
Based on the Broadway production directed by Julie Taymor and the 1994 Disney ...Submitted By Hillary Weiner
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Annual Kapnek Fun Run Helps Fight AIDS in Zimbabwe
The 13th annual JF Kapnek Trust Family Fun and post-race brunch will be held from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, May 1, at Miramonte High School, 750 Moraga Way in Orinda.
The event helps ...Submitted By Masiy Mills
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA