Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Donation to Rescue One Foundation
A memorial donation of $13,000 was received by Rescue One Foundation from the family and friends of Reed Austin Whittaker, formerly of Moraga, who passed away in December 2013. Reed, who was 29 years old, died in a tragic automobile incident while en route to Highland ...Submitted by Greg Reams
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| Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Moraga Juniors Celebrate 45 Years of Service
Moraga Junior Women's Club celebrated 45 years of service to the community on Jan. 15 at Home/Made Kitchen with a bunco game night. The event included current and former members, some with service to the club dating back to 1970 before the town of Moraga was ...Submitted by Stephanie Becker
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2015
New Eagle Scouts Honored
Lafayette's Boy Scout Troop 219 conducted an Eagle Court of Honor Jan. 11 at St. Stephens Episcopal Church in Orinda. Tyler Higgins led the ceremony and William F. "Rick" Cronk, the past president of the Boy Scouts, was the guest speaker for the ceremony. As part of ...Submitted by Louis Phillips
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Girl Scouts Celebrate the Holidays with Homeless Families
Moraga Girl Scout Troop 30072, all Campolindo sophomores, held a holiday party Dec. 12 for homeless families at Shelter Inc. in Pittsburg. The Scouts decorated gingerbread houses, cookies, ornaments and other craft items with the children and their parents. The Troop ...Submitted by Kim Jinnett
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| Wednesday, January 28, 2015
"Ya Gotta Have Heart!"
Beginning this week the Assistance League Way Side Inn Thrift Shop in Lafayette will virtually swim in various hues of bold reds, precious pinks, luscious lavenders, whimsical whites and everything for Valentine's Day including heart shaped boxes, small gift bags, ...Submitted by Betty Miller
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| Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Burton Valley's AIM Class Shoots High to Raise Money for Youth Homes Inc.
The Book Bonanza is an annual fundraiser that has been a long-standing tradition at Burton Valley Elementary School. Every year, the AIM (Alternative Instructional Magnet) class collects, prices and, of course, sells books - at incredibly" low prices. (Some books are ...Submitted by Cathy Martinsen
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
NCL Brings Holiday Cheer for Those in Need
One hundred and six members from the Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League came together Dec. 7 for the 3rd Annual Ticktocker Holiday Giving Meeting to bring holiday cheer for those in need at the Monument Crisis Center in Concord. The girls shopped for, and ...Submitted by Deanna Wentzel
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Assistance League of Diablo Valley's Operation School Bell Receives Donation from Wells Fargo
Assistance League of Diablo Valley has been serving the Contra Costa community since 1967. One of its nonprofit hands-on programs, Operation School Bell, has provided new clothing and shoes to elementary school children since 1994. When young, lifelong learners ...Submitted by Betty Miller
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Outpouring of Love and Support Continues Through the Holidays
Temple Isaiah volunteers serve dinner to Contra Costa County families in need during Winter Nights Rotating Family Shelter, a project of the Social Justice Alliance of the Interfaith Council of Contra Costa County. For more information about the program, visit ...Submitted by Jen Boxerman
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Girl Scouts Adopt a Family
Girl Scout Troop 30095 of Glorietta Elementary School (troop leader, Diane Acevedo) participated in the annual Adopt a Family with Shelter Inc. The gifts were delivered to Shelter Inc. Dec. 13 for a family of two: a mom and her 11-month-old daughter. From left, front ...Submitted by Karen Watson
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Moraga Rotary Awarded Certificate of Appreciation from County Juvenile Hall Auxiliary
Rotary Club of Moraga was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation by Janet Young, executive director of the Contra Costa County Juvenile Hall Auxiliary, an organization that aids the boys and girls incarcerated there. The award was accepted by Rotarian Barbara Bruner, ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Community Members Restore Local Creek Habitat
Sanders Ranch community members joined the Sanders Ranch Homeowners Association and The Restoration Trust Nov. 15 at a hands-on restoration project on a section of stream bank. Led by a team of biologists, volunteers helped remove non-native plants and plant native ...Submitted by Emily Mathews
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| Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Bring in the New Year by Saving a Life
The City of Orinda's Parks and Recreation Department will host a blood drive with the American Red Cross from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7 in the Orinda Community Center Founder's Auditorium, 28 Orinda Way. Individuals who are interested in donating are ...Submitted by Sheena Wellman-Miner
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| Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Tis the Season of Giving
Roughing It Camp Joins Spirit of Giving
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| Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Girl Scout Gold Award Project Brings Gift of Reading to India
This past August, Acalanes High School senior Jenny Gonser volunteered over 150 hours to create a library for an orphanage in India for her Girl Scout Gold Award. She collected over 1,000 donated books and with the help of family, friends and high school church group ...Submitted by Patty Gonser
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA