Lafayette Juniors Oscar Night Helps Local Non-Profits
The Lafayette Juniors held A Night at the Oscars benefit in late February to raise money for New Day for Children, CoachArt, Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, the Lafayette Library, and We Care. From left, Anna Eppinger, Sylvia Ames, Colleen Miller, Heidi Keely, ...Submitted by Christy Mack
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Girl Scout Luau Benefits Children's Hospital
It was a rocking good time for a terrific cause at the Father-Daughter Luau Dance held recently at the Lafayette Community Center. Local fifth-grade Girl Scouts of Troops 32787 and 32788 joined together to organize, promote, and host the event which included dancing, ...Submitted by Lori Langley
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Easter Baskets Benefit Food Bank
The United Methodist Women of the Lafayette United Methodist Church gathered recently to make 100 Easter baskets for the Contra Costa Food Bank. Baskets, stuffed bunnies, toothbrushes, and toys were all gifts from the community.
 Submitted by Sue Renno
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St. Perpetua School Launches Diverse Abilities Awareness Week
Led by a passionate trio of seventh-grade boys, the first ever Diverse Abilities Awareness Week kicked off Feb. 25 at St. Perpetua School in Lafayette. It was a unique opportunity for students and their families to gain a greater understanding ofpeople living with ...Submitted by Margot Dunphy
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Lamorinda Republican Women Federated Donates Books to Orinda Library
The Lamorinda Republican Women Federated recently delivered books to the Orinda Library in memory of deceased members Helen Kramer, Catherine Gedney, and Leona Wilson, all Orinda residents, through the National Republican Women Federated Mamie Eisenhower Library ...Submitted by Pearl Furman
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Helping the Environment
Students learn 'broom' technique to help watershed
On a bright February morning, Millie Tang's fourth-grade class from Los Perales Elementary School met with an EBMUD ranger at the Valle Vista Staging Area to receive work assignments. In an effort to couple hands on learning and community service, the students were ...Submitted by Lucy Dendinger
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Orinda-Moraga Girl Scouts Travel to the Land of Oz!
It was a special night in Moraga Jan. 11 when a sellout crowd of over 300 Girl Scouts came to the Rheem Theatre, following the yellow brick road to watch a special showing of "The Wizard of Oz." This was the first time the Orinda-Moraga Service Unit hosted a movie ...Submitted by Christianne Bua-Giles and Mary Friese
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Jazz Festival Promises to be a Real Wing Ding
"It is to be 'The Night of Nights' with cocktails, dinner, a show and then dance," said Generations in Jazz board member Maurice "Mo" Levich.
Five bands, including Dominant 7 (Stanley ...Submitted by Maurice Levich
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Sharing Valentine's Day Love
On Valentine's Day the seniors of the Lamorinda Adult Respite Center (LARC) in Orinda exchanged Valentine's cards with Mrs. Valentine's second grade class from Del Rey Elementary School.
Submitted by Beth Montgomery
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Food Drive for Pets a Success
St. Perpetua School's third-grade Brownie Troop completed a successful pet food drive Jan. 29 for the Animal Rescue Foundation in Walnut Creek. It was a great experience for the girls, who met their goal of collecting at least 80 items of food through a drop-off bin at ...Submitted by Theresa Maloney
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Youth Homes Plants 100-Tree Fruit Orchard at Licensed Group Home
As part of its successful job training program for current and former foster youth, Youth Homes planted the Youth Homes Promise Orchard Feb. 14, which consists of 100 trees at its Cherry Lane facility in Lafayette. Youth Homes worked collaboratively with key partners ...Submitted by Laurel Pendleton
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Wednesday, February 27, 2013
DAR Honors Good Citizens Contest Winners for 2013
The Daughters of the American Revolution, Acalanes Chapter, honored the 2013 winners of their annual DAR Good Citizens Program and Scholarship Contest Feb. 2. High school senior contestants were asked to describe how they demonstrate the qualities of dependability, ...Submitted by Nira Horeis
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Scouts Spearhead Trash Collection
A few fourth-grade Cub Scouts from Pack 220 at Lafayette Elementary School (and a Girl Scout) spent the afternoon doing "A Good Turn" for their school by learning to whittle trash spears and picking up trash all around the school just in time for families to celebrate ...Submitted by Julie Cimino
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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
From Parking Lot to Garden Plot
Less than a year old, the Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center, located across from the Lafayette Reservoir entrance, has become an attractive, thriving space. From April to November 2012, 50 inaugural member families, along with Boy and Girl Scouts, ...Submitted by Janet Thomas
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Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Unlocking Secrets to Winning Pinewood Derby
Local Cub Scouts curious about how to win the Pinewood Derby race this spring can attend a special workshop in Orinda Feb. 9 sponsored by Boy Scout Troop 233 and facilitated by Coach Allen, who successfully coached his son to win the 2010 Blackhawk 500 Grand Prize. ...Submitted by Maggie Wu
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Lamorinda Weekly, Moraga CA