Willow Spring Community Church Camp Helps Families
Combining a donation-only Vacation Bible School with day care afterward, Willow Spring Community Church in Moraga held a program that offered games and activities to children of all abilities while allowing parents to go about their work day. This community outreach ...Submitted by Kevin Ryan
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Moraga and Rossmoor Rotary Clubs Send Crutches to Africa
On July 1, the Rotary Clubs of Moraga and Rossmoor completed the delivery of almost half of a shipping container full of mobility devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, wheelchairs, and rollators to Crutches4Africa, a charity that specializes in the distribution of ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Third-Graders Visit the Moraga Historical Society History Center
Begun as a sixth-grade project approximately 30 years ago by Susan Sperry, then teaching at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School, the annual History of Moraga unit took shape. In those days Maggie Skinner, dressed in period costume, and Brother Dennis Goodman of Saint ...Submitted by Susan Sperry
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Moraga Women's Society Tours Beneficial Garden at JM
Moraga Women's Society donates funds every year to each school in the Moraga School District as part of its donation policy. For the last few years the funds donated to Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School were dedicated to the school's Earth Stewardship class, taught ...Submitted by Susan Sperry
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Bat Boxes Installed at Reservoir as Part of Gold Award Project
Local Ambassador Girl Scout Kendall Comins recently completed her Gold Award Take Action Project by installing specialized boxes at the Lafayette Reservoir for bats to make their homes. The Gold Award is the highest award a girl can earn as a Scout, and it involves ...Submitted by Kendall Comins
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Lions Pride Awards Given to Local Middle Schoolers
The Moraga Lions Club recently awarded eight middle school students with the 2015 "Pride Award." Each student will receive a plaque with their name and school plus a check for $50. This award represents a student who has demonstrated effort in pursuing their academic ...Submitted by Dan Hagan
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Lafayette Juniors Raise $50K for Charity
The Lafayette Juniors raised $50,000 in the past 12 months for local nonprofit organizations. The funds were distributed June 4 in a special ceremony at the Lafayette Community Center to Ruby's Place, Boys & Girls Club of Diablo Valley, Las Trampas, Trinity Center ...Submitted by Elizabeth Siamas
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New Troop 237 Eagle Scouts
Boy Scout Troop 237 conducted an Eagle Court of Honor June 14 at the Orinda Community Church. Scoutmaster Eric Jorgensen presented five Scouts with their Eagle Awards.
The Troop 237 ...Submitted by Sandra McGonigle
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Successful Senior Girl Scout Troop 30072 Garage Sale
Senior Girl Scouts from Troop 30072 organized a multi-family garage sale May 31 in Moraga. In addition to raising money for a Girl Scouts capstone trip before their senior year of high school, the Troop donated remaining items to local charities including The White ...Submitted by Kim Jinnett
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Campolindo Honors Students for Volunteer Service
The Second Annual Campolindo Volunteer Service Awards were held June 1 in the Performing Arts Center at Campolindo High School. This year a total of 95 students received awards for volunteer service to dozens of organizations, including the Oakland Zoo, Harbor House, ...Submitted by Ann Ryles
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National Charity League Welcomes Class of 2015
The Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League proudly presented its 24 graduating seniors at its annual Senior Presents Celebration at the Claremont Hotel and Spa in Berkeley. The event marks the culmination of six years of community service on the part of the ...Submitted by Kristina Buck
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Peace Corps Director Visits Stanley Students
Peace Corps Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet ...Submitted by Carla Koop
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Lafayette Troop 243 Scouts Receive John A. Coleman Leadership Award
Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 243 presented the John A. Coleman Leadership Award to Life Scouts Jack Carey and Cameron Atwood at the Troop's Spring Court of Honor, which was held May 26 at the Lafayette Christian Church. The award, which includes a $1,000 scholarship, ...Submitted by Seth Moldoff
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Camino Pablo Wins 24th Annual Moraga Rotary Field Day
Camino Pablo Elementary School's third-, fourth-, and fifth-graders won a total of 104 points to win the 24th annual Moraga Rotary Field Day, and end the many-year winning streak of Rheem Elementary School. Camino Pablo also had the highest participation, with 55 ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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New Troop 234 Eagle Scouts
Nine members from Boy Scout Troop 234 of Moraga recently achieved the rank of Eagle, the highest award in Scouting. Recognized at a National Eagle Court of Honor on May 30 were: Evan Donald Amsden, Michael C. Clifford, Michael DaRodda, Nathan B. Fenske, Sean Garvey, ...Submitted by William Vaughn
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA