Published on July 22nd, 2020 Lions scholarships awarded in June The Lamorinda Lions Club continued to present $1,000 scholarships to three Campolindo High School graduates during June. Those receiving the awards are: Kelly Robles, Leo Club President, C.J. Rago, Leo Club VicePresident and Brent Avenall. Submitted by Robert Murtagh
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Published on July 22nd, 2020 Campo student fundraiser focused on COVID-19 relief We@Campo, a club associated with the We.org movement that provides people (especially students) the tools to change the world, held a spring fundraiser facilitated by Arjun Chhabra, an incoming senior at Campolindo High School, by selling beautiful, handcrafted Rafiki ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on July 8th, 2020 Local tennis players offer lessons to benefit Meals on Wheels In response to COVID-19, Campolindo High ...By Jennifer Wake
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Published on July 8th, 2020 Moraga Lions Achievement Awards announced Once again the Moraga Lions gave Achievement Awards to the following graduates of the local middle schools:
Orinda Intermediate School - Alexis Gottschalk, recommended by Jay Stevens ...Submitted by Dan Hagan and Ray Casabonne
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Published on June 24th, 2020 Troop 234 offers food drive through June 28 Moraga's Boy Scout Troop 234 is holding a food drive to benefit those impacted by the coronavirus in Contra Costa County through the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. There are a variety of ways to donate: by donating food at a local drop-off location (see below), ...Submitted by Kindra Sampson
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Published on June 24th, 2020 Campo Key Club food drive continues through end of June Sophia Taylor 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 the month of June. Donations of non-perishable food items in paper bags, placed near mailboxes, are picked up each ...Submitted by Tim Freeman
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Published on June 24th, 2020 Lamorinda teens shield the vulnerable People during this pandemic have been in more need of medical attention and care than ever, and thousands of first-line medical workers risk their own health and safety to help others in need, relying only on facial protection to keep themselves safe from the deadly ...Submitted by Carly Hoskins
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Published on June 24th, 2020 NCL Acalanes Area Chapter continues volunteer efforts during pandemic Members from the National Charity League, Inc., Acalanes Area Chapter, continue to serve NCL's mission and its commitment to service by helping the local community and disaster relief efforts. Submitted by Jillian Esopa
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Published on June 10th, 2020 Boy Scout Troop creates Birthday Buddies for Aegis Initially created to be summer program during the shelter-in-place order, Ben Boccabella, with the support of his Boy Scout Troop 237 in Orinda, organized Birthday Buddies for Aegis in Moraga. Having so much fun, however, the troop may extend the program throughout the ...Submitted by Karen Boccabella
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Published on June 10th, 2020 St. Perpetua students give back through food drive St. Perpetua School in Lafayette, whose motto is "Be the Good," had the privilege of giving back to the community by participating in Monument Crisis Center's food drive this spring during an unprecedented time of need. Families donated non-perishable items, such as ...Submitted by Britt Strottman and Lindsay Hanover
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Published on June 10th, 2020 Daughters of American Revolution sponsors kids' poster contest The national society Daughters of the ...Submitted by Mary Carrillo
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Published on June 10th, 2020 AAUW-OML awards scholarships to local students Since 1978, AAUW-OML (American Association of University Women-Orinda Moraga Lafayette Branch) has supported education of young women in the community by awarding college scholarships. Submitted by Marielle Boortz
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Published on May 27th, 2020 Community comes together to benefit local nonprofits Lafayette Community Foundation would like to thank everyone who participated in the COVID-19 Community Matching Campaign. The community really came together and helped LCF exceed its campaign goal proving that community can't be canceled. LCF will distribute more than ...Submitted by Rhonda Andronico
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Published on May 27th, 2020 Photographer swaps portraits for cash to benefit MCC Local photographer Craig Isaacs recently started a fundraising project to benefit the Monument Crisis Center: "People donate to MCC," he said, "and they get a `pandemic porch portrait.'" So far, Isaacs' photos have resulted in raising about $5,000 in donations to MCC. ...
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Published on May 27th, 2020 Teachers of the Year candidates announced The following Lamorinda teachers were ...Submitted by Jonathan Lance
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