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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Published on May 24th, 2023
Troop 402 honors two new Eagle Scouts
Scouts BSA Troop 402 of Lafayette and Moraga recently announced that two young women earned the rank of Eagle Scout. Helen O'Neil and Molly Strohmeyer will be the sixth and seventh female Eagle Scouts to receive the award from Troop 402, formed upon the inclusion of ...Submitted by Kevin Strohmeyer
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Published on May 24th, 2023
Three New Eagle Scouts for Troop 224G
Troop 224G in Lafayette introduced its three newest Eagle Scouts: Caitlin Crinnion, Dakota Goyert and Hazel Krozek. All three joined Troop 224G on Feb. 1, 2019, the first day girls could officially join Scouts BSA. They become the fourth, fifth and sixth girls to ...Submitted by James Crinnion
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Published on May 24th, 2023
Campo junior wins prestigious award for musical performance
Campolindo High School junior Mina Lim won the Presidential Award for her music performance of "Rise Up" by A. Day as part of the 2023 Bay Area Creative Foundation Competition. The Bay Area Creative Foundation was established "to celebrate the importance of creativity ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on May 24th, 2023
Lafayette piano students perform at the Royal Albert Hall in London, England
Seven piano students (Adelaide Chan, Antoine Luong, Audrey Luong, Gustav Singel, Lance Molina, Leo Chen, and Zoe Hao-Teplinsky) performed at the British Suzuki Gala on April 9. The concert was held at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London, UK, and featured over ...Submitted by Darja Koehler
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Published on May 24th, 2023
National Charity League, Acalanes Chapter celebrates graduating 2023 seniors
During the Senior Recognition ceremony on March 4 at Contra Costa Country Club, the 26 girls of the Acalanes Chapter of the National Charity League's Senior Class were celebrated for their philanthropy work over the past six years. The Ticktockers, as they are referred ...Submitted by Lynn Spiegel
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Published on May 10th, 2023
The Saklan School celebrates Grandfriends' Day
Over 90 grandparents and special friends flocked to The Saklan School in Moraga April 21 to experience what their grandchildren love about Saklan. The morning started with refreshments and a welcome from Head of School David O'Connell. Grandparents then visited their ...Submitted by Emily Williamson
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Published on April 26th, 2023
FWSF Odyssey of the Mind team heading to World Finals
A team of seven middle school girls from Lamorinda recently placed second in the Odyssey of the Mind Norcal State Tournament and is now on the way to the next level of competition: the World Finals.ÿ
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Published on April 26th, 2023
Eagle Project benefit concert held to replace stolen musical instruments
For Jack Becker's Eagle Project, he is ...Submitted by Stephanie Becker
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Published on April 12th, 2023
Share your love with shoes
Many people are unaware that 85% of consumer textiles end up in landfills, a practice that is extremely harmful to the environment. For the past 24 years, the nonprofit Be the Star You Are has been increasing literacy and saving trees by collecting thousands of new and ...By Cynthia Brian
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Published on April 12th, 2023
High school Odyssey of the Mind team sponsored by Moraga Rotary advances to World competition
The junior class team of Campolindo and Acalanes students who compete in Odyssey of the Mind under the Moraga Rotary name, their sponsor, will advance from the NorCal State Tournament to World Championships at Michigan State University to be held May 24-27. The team ...Submitted by Rich Render
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Boys Team Charity Orinda Chapter Graduates its First Founding Class
This spring, boys team charity, Orinda chapter, will celebrate the graduation of its first founding class, the class of 2023. This dedicated group of 17 seniors has been committed to philanthropic work since founding the chapter in 2016, when they were in the seventh ...Submitted by Michelle Bea
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Published on March 29th, 2023
Troop 219 honors new Eagle Scouts
Troop 219 of Lafayette held an Eagle Court of Honor on Feb. 5 to recognize and celebrate four outstanding young men - Tyson Bates, Mathias Ceridono, Paul Kuhner and Drew Powell - all who have achieved BSA's highest rank, Eagle Scout. Troop 219 is immensely proud of ...Submitted by Julia Bates
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Published on March 15th, 2023
National Charity League Lamorinda honors class of 2023
The Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League on March 5 recognized and celebrated its 21 graduating seniors in a lovely Senior Recognition event at the Contra Costa Country Club, marking the culmination of six years of service to the community for these dedicated ...Submitted by Hillary Weiner
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA