Battle of the Bands Raising money for a Teen Center
By Sophie Braccini
On September 18th the Lamorinda Teen Center Inc., a non-profit organization, is sponsoring a Battle of the Bands at the Moraga Commons, at the corner of Moraga Road and Saint Mary's Road. Seven teen bands from Acalanes, Campolindo and Miramonte high schools will compete and one will be voted #1.
The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and will cost $2 per person. All proceeds will go toward the establishment of a Teen Center in Lamorinda. "The $2 ticket will give spectators a raffle ticket and a ballot," says Austin Controulis, a senior at Miramonte who's been instrumental in organizing the evening, "we will have cool prizes including tickets for sports events."
The young organizers have invited Top Dog, a popular Berkeley hot dog joint, to come to the party. Jamba Juice and Loard's Ice cream will provide hungry teens with nourishment as well.
The Moraga Commons is an open field, so controlling access will not be easy. "We don't think that the $2 entry fee is excessive," said Controulis, "we will have many volunteers who will help channel the crowd and we are confident that everyone will want to contribute to the establishment of a Teen Center."
The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. and will cost $2 per person. All proceeds will go toward the establishment of a Teen Center in Lamorinda. "The $2 ticket will give spectators a raffle ticket and a ballot," says Austin Controulis, a senior at Miramonte who's been instrumental in organizing the evening, "we will have cool prizes including tickets for sports events." 
Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA