Published on April 28th, 2021
Saint Mary's College Guild pushes forward with fundraising efforts
Fundraising for Saint Mary's College scholarships has been extremely difficult due to the pandemic, but the Saint Mary's College Guild's St. Patrick's Day Raffle was a huge success, with the sale of five baskets filled with Irish treasures. The Guild was able to raise ...Submitted by Millicent McCormack
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Published on April 28th, 2021
Students and community respond to help monarchs in peril
The Moraga Garden Club has partnered with Saklan School, Campolindo High School and Saint Mary's College to support its Pollinator Habitat Gardens, supplying them with milkweed plants (for monarch larvae) and nectar flowering plants (for the adult monarchs) and ...Submitted by Bobbie Preston
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Published on April 28th, 2021
What you don't know about college costs can cost you big time!
Whether you are comparing financial aid awards from acceptances or entering the college admissions cycle for the first time this fall, you should gather the most accurate information that you can about college costs. Otherwise, your child's dream school could turn into ...By Elizabeth LaScala
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Published on April 28th, 2021
Campo diver teaches English on the side
With the lack of competition due to COVID restrictions, Moraga's Campolindo High School senior, Daniel Zabronsky, has been channeling his energy into teaching English to students in Colombia, South America.
 By Vera Kochan
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Summer Camps 2021
Amabile Music Looking for IN-PERSON music ...
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Wagner Ranch fifth-graders place first in creative competition
The Fifth Grade Team at Wagner Ranch Elementary in Orinda rose to the challenge amidst a pandemic year and placed first in their division at the Odyssey of the Mind SF Bay Regional Competition held in a virtual tournament on Feb. 27. Odyssey of the Mind is a w ...Submitted by Regina Gordon and Ritu Goel
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Moraga Art Gallery revives popular tradition
Early in 2020 COVID-19 put an end to the ...Submitted by George Ehrenhaft
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Seven simple ways to go greener at home (and save green too!)
With Earth Day just around the corner on April 22, it's a natural time to reflect on how our choices impact the environment, and an apropos time to consider some effective ways to go greener at home. One of the biggest first steps to take is to compost and recycle ...By Jenn Freedman
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Published on April 14th, 2021
What's in a name?
What's in a name? The phrase comes from Shakespeare's play, "Romeo and Juliet" - "What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." A name is an arbitrary label, but when it comes to Campolindo, Acalanes and Miramonte high schools, ...By Vera Kochan
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Lynn's Top Five
Well, we made it to another tax season, and "surprise," it's still not quite business as usual. Let's review five things you may want to consider before filing your returns this year, and as you get set up for 2021.
By Lynn Ballou CFPr
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Published on April 14th, 2021
GCCP Season Finale focuses on interconnectedness of cultures
Gold Coast Chamber Players conclude their virtual concerts at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 1 with Dvorak's America. Virtual links remain available for one week following the concert date. Q&A with the musicians follows the premiere at 8:30 p.m.
 Submitted by Pamela Freund-Striplen
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Published on April 14th, 2021
80 years growing, an Orinda garden hosted generations of one family
A beautiful two-acre garden tucked away near Lake Cascade was the joy and work of its original owner for 80 years, and during her life, Nancy Shurtleff Miller enjoyed hosting events for her four children, eight grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren in the garden. ...By Sora O'Doherty
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Published on April 14th, 2021
Some pandemic perks have staying power
Every Friday at 5 p.m., neighbors - now friends - grab their outdoor chair, beverage and glass, snack, mask and sweater, and head up the hill to the end of their Moraga street. Chairs are placed in a socially distanced circle and, as more people arrive, the circle ...By Diane Claytor
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Published on March 31st, 2021
We have one week to find Mom a care setting!
"My mother fell, went to the hospital and had her hip replaced and her shoulder stabilized, and then she was sent to a Skilled Rehab center just a week ago and they say she will be discharged next week!" Jane exclaimed over the phone. "Yikes! She can't go home - she ...By Linda Fodrini-Johnson
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Published on March 31st, 2021
Moraga author brings Viet culture to America through young adult fantasy
Writing a novel, for many, is a difficult endeavor. But try writing one (or two) in your native language, and having it translated into English when names and cultural differences don't always compute.
Submitted by Meera Phadnis
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA