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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Published on March 15th, 2023
Miramonte students volunteer in Chinese New Year Parade
Miramonte students Jarret Zundel and Nicole Guo volunteered in San Francisco's annual Chinese New Year parade held Feb. 4. The event, which included lion dancing and band marching, featured several student volunteers from Miramonte High School. The procession is the ...Submitted by Emma Wong
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Orinda students take home Excellence in Acting award at JTF-West
Over the president's day weekend, five students from Orinda Intermediate School and Miramonte High School participated in the Junior Theatre Festival (JTF) West. JTF is a three-day festival and the largest celebration of young people performing musical theater. This ...Submitted by Ingrid Ramos
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Four outstanding students from Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School honored
Fatima Ghias, Joseph Goett, Flore Levesque and Riya Shah, all students at Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School in Moraga, were honored for their exceptional character on March 8 at a school convocation sponsored by the Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club. School admin ...Submitted by Robert Marino
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Published on March 15th, 2023
Orinda Troop 303 honors five new Eagle Scouts
Boy Scouts of America (BSA) Troop 303 of Orinda on Feb. 25 held an Eagle Court of Honor at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church to commemorate the achievement of five Scouts, each of whom recently obtained scouting's highest rank, Eagle Scout. Honorees included Leo ...Submitted by Angelica Steinmeier
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Published on March 1st, 2023
Campo Key Club Food Drive continues through March 17
Nina Damiano picks up a donation for the Campo Key Club Food Drive benefitting the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. The Food Drive extends through Friday, March 17 (four Fridays). Email your address to campokeyclub@gmail.com. On Friday morning place a canned ...Submitted by Tim Freeman
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Published on March 1st, 2023
Two Troop 243 Eagle Scouts honored
Two Lafayette Boy Scouts were awarded the prestigious rank of Eagle Scout from Troop 243.ÿ Aidan Clark and Owen Smith, both residents of Lafayette, earned the rank of Eagle after 12 years of Scouting in the Burton Valley area.ÿÿ The Scouts were awarded the rank on Nov. ...Submitted by Dean Smith
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA