Published on March 1st, 2023
Troop 204 honors new Eagle Scouts
Lafayette Boy Scout Troop 204 will honor four scouts who achieved the Eagle Scout Rank at the Troop's 70th Eagle Court of Honor at St. Perpetua Church on March 18. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America.
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Published on March 1st, 2023
Scout Troop 303 hosts Open House for boys and girls
Orinda Troop 303 would like to invite children ages 11-18 to join us for adventure and discovery. Scouts in our troop are encouraged to organize and lead outings. They learn valuable life skills, mentor younger scouts and explore interests and hobbies with friends. Our ...Submitted by Angelica Steinmeier
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Published on March 1st, 2023
Boys Team Charity and Lamorinda Village provide storm help to Village seniors
Boys team Charity joined a small group of volunteers from Lamorinda Village providing aid to elders whose homes were endangered by flooding due to the heavy rainfall in January. The volunteers filled, delivered, and installed over 50 sandbags. Lamorinda Village is a ...Submitted by Helen Gough
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Published on March 1st, 2023
Acalanes DAR awards scholarships to local middle and high school students
The Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution honored three middle school students for their submissions to this year's DAR American History Essay contest, and four senior high students selected by their schools as this year's DAR Good Citizen ...Submitted by Louise Diracles
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Longtime Orinda resident turns 100
Nancy Dupuis, who has lived in Orinda for 70 years, just turned 100 years old and still can navigate the internet like a pro. She was honored by her sisters in the Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution for turning 100 and being a member for 40 ...Submitted by Louise Diracles
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Published on February 15th, 2023
Campo girls basketball team takes the season of giving to a whole new level
This basketball season, Moraga is proud to support Campolindo girls basketball and its efforts to support Soles4Souls shoe drive. It demonstrates the character of these young women and the integrity of the program beyond the court.
 Submitted by Jon Wood
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Park Theater Capital Campaign on road to reaching its goal
Thanks to generous support from the greater Lamorinda community, 2023 is off to a terrific start for the much-loved Park Theater. Despite the recent wet and windy weather, spirits are very sunny and bright indeed as The Park Theater Trust (TPTT) not only met the ...Submitted by Tracey Karsten Farrell
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Eagle project focuses on helping feed Ukrainian refugees
Acalanes senior Tyler Gough, Life Scout from ...Submitted by Irene Gough
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Published on February 1st, 2023
Lions Blood Drive gives gift of life
The Lamorinda Lions Club on Dec. 29, 2022, hosted a Blood Drive at Holy Shepard Lutheran Church, Orinda. A total of 37 people kept their appointed times and a total of 34 pints of blood were donated. The blood is distributed to several hundred hospitals in Northern ...Submitted by Robert Murtagh
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Brian South honored by Rotary Club in Scotland
Moraga Rotarian Brian South was invited to deliver the Immortal Memory speech at the Burns Supper given recently at the Royal Musselburgh in Tranent, East Lothian, Scotland. This dinner is held annually by the Rotary Club of Tranent in honor of the renowned 18th ...Submitted by Hubert Ma
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Rotary Club of Moraga continues support for MEF
Rotary Club of Moraga continues to support the Moraga Education Foundation by presenting another financial donation after Acalanes Union High School District Superintendent John Nickerson's presentation at the Jan. 10 Rotary meeting. "Rotary is a great partner with ...Submitted by Hubert Ma
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Published on January 18th, 2023
Burton Valley students support Ukrainian refugees in the Bay Area
Burton Valley Elementary's annual AIM Book Bonanza was a success again! Each year, the AIM class chooses a cause and donates the money that they make from their annual fundraiser. This year the AIM class donated the money to Jewish Family Services to help the Ukrainian ...Submitted by Mackenzie Preisler
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Published on January 4th, 2023
Lions and Leos share Christmas spirit
The Moraga Lions Club and Campolindo High School Leo Club on Dec. 16 delivered gifts and flowers to the patientsÿand staff at Moraga Post Acute Care Facility on Rheem Boulevard. Normally the students would sing Christmas carols, however, the facility is presently on ...Submitted by Robert Murtagh
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Published on December 21st, 2022
Lamorinda Village celebrates Afternoon of Gratitude
Over 100 community members gathered at the Lafayette Community Center on Dec. 9 for the 8th Annual Lamorinda Village Afternoon of Gratitude. Before the awards presentation, guests mingled and enjoyed wine, finger food, and a beautiful performance by the Orinda ...Submitted by Laura-Kate Rurka
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Published on December 21st, 2022
Lions and Leos provide eyeglasses for the visually impaired
Moraga Lions and Campolindo Leo Club members on Nov. 13 conducted an eyeglass sorting event to prepare used eyeglasses for the final step before the eyeglasses will be shipped to Africa. A total of 8,000 eyeglasses were sorted and packed for delivery to a California ...Submitted by Robert Murtagh
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA