Published on December 9th, 2020 Saklan student featured in Plastic Free Living Magazine Ryan Lo, a seventh grader at The Saklan School, was recently featured in Plastic Free Living Magazine. It was Ryan's podcast, "A Change is a Chance," that interested the magazine's editor. Submitted by Emily Williamson
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Published on December 9th, 2020 Giving during COVID-19 pandemic The Lamorinda Lions Club and the Campolindo High School Leo Club have teamed together to create Care Bags to help people in the community cope with the virus. Each Care Bag contains useful information on the many services offered in the county together with a message ...Submitted by Bob Murtagh
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Published on December 9th, 2020 Campo students trailblaze new pathways into nature Save Mount Diablo is inventing new ways to connect young people to nature by keeping students safe as they get outdoors during the pandemic and learn together about the natural world. "Kids get it," said Ted Clement, Executive Director of Save Mount Diablo. "They know ...Submitted by Laura Kindsvater
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Published on December 9th, 2020 Veterans honored in Moraga Nov. 11 The morning on Nov. 11 was chilly and overcast. The air at the Moraga Commons at the Veterans Memorial was inviting for the small gathering of Moraga veterans and several others who assembled to honor our nation's veterans. This was not the customary Veterans Day ...Submitted by Michael Metcalf
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Published on December 9th, 2020 Strength in numbers, a town effort Never has it been more evident that there is strength in numbers as when the Moraga Garden Club, the town of Moraga and the Kiwanis of Moraga Valley came together to transform the pie-shaped island intersection of Rheem Boulevard and Moraga Road, commonly referred to ...Submitted by Linda U Foley
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Published on December 9th, 2020 Moraga Rotary completes `Peaceful Community Center' in Sierra Leone, Africa The "Peaceful Community Center" in Makeni, Sierra Leone, Africa, begun in 2018, has been successfully completed. Moraga Rotary Chairwoman and Past President Dianne Wilson states that the project, once conceived as an orphanage for children of Ebola victims, expanded ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Published on December 9th, 2020 Rotary Clubs unite to present big payday for local food bank Two Rotary clubs - Lamorinda Sunrise and Clayton Valley-Concord Sunrise - have stepped up to the plate by donating a total of $50,000 to the Food Bank of Contra Costa Counties.
The money ...Submitted by Thomas Black
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Published on November 11th, 2020 Sister Code retreat for teens in Orinda What happens when you want to hold a conference for teenagers to help build their sense of community and self-esteem, but it's during a pandemic? You find a big backyard, surrounded by nature, and use the county guidelines for day camp. Submitted by Leslie Darwin O'Brien
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Published on November 11th, 2020 Campolindo Leo Club sends letters to Veterans The Campolindo Leo Club joined other community groups Oct. 28 in writing thank you letters to Lamorinda veterans. Organized by VFW Post 8063 in Lafayette, the letters were mailed to arrive by Nov. 11 to honor those who have served. For more information about the ...
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Published on October 28th, 2020 JMIS student earns black belt in Karate After six and a half years of hard-work, McKenzie Grace Kahn (a 12-year-old from Joaquin Moraga) was awarded her black belt in Karate. The ceremony took place on Oct. 14 at the Karate and Fitness Place. For the past six years, McKenzie has been training 5-6 days a ...Submitted by Colleen Kahn
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Published on October 28th, 2020 AAUW-OML Announces Girls4STEM Webinars The American Association of University Women ...Submitted by Lynda Leonard
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Published on October 28th, 2020 DAR sponsors Wreaths for Veterans in Lafayette The Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will sponsor Wreaths for Veterans at the Lafayette Cemetery with Wreaths Across America in December. At its Oct. 3 meeting at the cemetery, Mary McCosker spoke about the history of Lafayette, while Patty ...Submitted by Louise Diracles
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Published on October 28th, 2020 Moraga School District completes installation of security cameras donated by Moraga Rotary Bruce Burns, superintendent of Moraga School District, met recently with Lt. Brian South of Moraga Police Department to inspect and discuss the eight newly installed external security cameras on the Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School campus. This camera system allows ...Submitted by Gary Irwin
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Published on October 28th, 2020 Boy Scouts emphasize "Zoom free" activities during pandemic Boy Scout activities during COVID-19? No problem for Troop 243 in Lafayette!
Troop 243 Scouts were out recently practicing their swings, drives, and chips, while sporting their masks ...Submitted by Dean Smith
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Published on October 14th, 2020 Lafayette Troop 224 Scouts are staying healthy while having fun During the pandemic, the Scouts of Troop 224 are living up to their mantra, "Be prepared!" With creativity, the Troop continues to be active, achieving rank advancements, earning merit badges and celebrating these achievements virtually. While many in-person ...Submitted by Chan Whiting
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