MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 | |
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Greetings Pears and Pear Trees!
The many events announced in this issue certainly show Moraga to be a vibrant, healthy town at Age 50!! Details of our 50th anniversary celebration are listed here, as well as a substantial list of many other significant anniversaries in Moraga. At the same time as we're celebrating our past, the agenda for the Joint Meeting described below is directed towards creating our future. Check this out too!
And then take a deep breath and read all the way to the bottom of these announcements! I think you'll be glad you did.
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JOINT TOWN COUNCIL - PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING | |
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WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 5:30 PM - note new start time
TOWN HALL, 335 RHEEM BLVD.
The agenda for this joint meeting continues the focus on updating Moraga's General Plan. An important aspect of the General Plan is the Values and Guiding Principles element which will be updated as well. Tonight the staff will present a preview draft of the entire General Plan. To learn more about the General Plan initiative, go to makemoragahome.org
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MORAGA CELEBRATES 50 YEARS AS A TOWN | |
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
Come on out to celebrate our town's heritage and the fall harvest with a variety of activities for all ages. Here's the line up:
PARADE 10 - 11 AM
STARTS AT CORNER OF SCHOOL STREET AND COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE
- horses, marching bands, stilt walkers
- classic cars
- floats
- dancers
Details of the full route will be available soon on the Town’s website https://www.moraga.ca.us/
PEAR AND WINE FESTIVAL 11 AM - 4 PM
MORAGA COMMONS
- community booths
- 12 noon: ceremonial tree planting of a crape myrtle
- food for sale, including pear pies
- live music from the stage
- pear pie contest (but all kinds of pies are welcome in the contest)
- kids: inflatable jumpies, craft activities, and a free petting zoo
- "Pear Necessities" for sale, such as bags made from Moraga's recycled banners, hats, shirts, coffee mugs, license plate frames, pear jam, candles, and more.
ANNIVERSARY COMMUNITY COOKBOOK
FOR PURCHASE AT THE LIBRARY - AND AT THE PEAR FESTIVAL
It's published! Look for your submitted recipe(s) and those of your friends. This beautiful momento of our 50th anniversary also has photos that capture both the past and the present of life in Moraga.
$30 per copy; available at the library book room or at Pear Festival
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SIGNIFICANT ANNIVERSARIES | |
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70 years - Saklan School
68 years - Lions Club of Moraga
67 years - OMPA (Orinda Moraga Pool Association) held its 67th swim competition August 1-3 at the Campolindo pool.
57 years - Moraga Rotary
51 years - Moraga Country Club
50 years - TOWN OF MORAGA
50 years - Moraga Library - party on 9/19
50 years - Moraga Kiwanis Club
35 years - John Muir Land Trust
30 years - Scientific Symposiums International - Owner, co-founder and President Carol Haag says of her Moraga-based business, "This continuing medical education organization has awarded more than 10,000 CME certificates to physicians around the world as part of medical licensing for physicians".
25 years - Be the Star You Are - Founded by Moraga resident, Cynthia Brian, to empower women, families, and youth through improved literacy, tools for living, and positive message media.
CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! Lots of vision, dedication, and persistence is represented in the people behind these significant organizations!
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MEET THE MORAGA CANDIDATES | |
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CANDIDATES NIGHT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 7 PM
SMC SODA CENTER
Moraga Citizens Network will host a 2-part evening to enable you to get to know the 3 recently appointed Town Council members as well as the three people running for the two available Moraga School District seats. Please save this important date, and look for how you can participate in next week's special MCN Link.
CANDIDATES NIGHT FOR THE ACALANES HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17, WALNUT CREEK
The 6 candidates for the 3 open seats in our high school district have been invited to this forum. Save this date and more details will be available soon.
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FREE CLASSES
What a wide variety of classes are available for all ages this month at the Moraga Library. Take a moment to check it out here.
ANNUAL HUGE FALL BOOK SALE
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
LIBRARY CELEBRATES ITS 50TH BIRTHDAY!
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 3:30 - 5:30 PM
Our Moraga Library is turning 50! Come on over for a celebration that includes a birthday cake, an activity for kids, and a display of historical photos of the Library. Here is the flyer.
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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
12 NOON - 4 PM
2700 MITCHELL DRIVE, WALNUT CREEK
With a whirlwind of information available now on electrifying homes, new appliances hitting the market, and heaps of tax credits and rebates up for grabs, it’s easy to feel lost in the shuffle. But fear not! Swing by the fair and score everything you need to zap your home into electrified bliss, all under one roof. Click here to read more about this opportunity.
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MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
MORAGA COUNTRY CLUB
This will be the 16th golf tournament held to benefit our schools
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SEPTEMBER 18
PREPARED BY LA FINESTRA
Order by September 16, 5 PM
Click here to view the menu, cost, pick up times, and ordering information.
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E-WASTE and SHREDDING COLLECTION
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 10 AM - 4 PM
1355 MORAGA WAY (McCaulou's Parking Lot)
Please click here to view the document with all the details.
This fundraiser enables Rotary to support many community projects both in Lamorinda and the broader community.
SHRED PAPERS ON SITE
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12
5-A RENT A SPACE
Secure pulverized shredding is done at the shred truck by a local company, Diablo Paper Shredding, LLC. This annual fundraiser supports AAUW’s Tech Trek Science Camp scholarships for local middle school girls.
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EXPRESSIONS - NEW ART EXHIBITION
MORAGA ART GALLERY
432 Center Street, Rheem Center
FREE RECEPTION: SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 5 - 7 PM
You are invited to enjoy art, congenial music, wine, light snacks and the company of art lovers of all ages at this reception. Thie exhibit highlights works by two Lamorinda artists: Dalia Alekna, a painter of strikingly-colorful acrylic abstractions, and Mary Leigh Miller, a compelling Raku ceramicist.
CALSHAKES HOLDS "MORAGA NIGHT" for AS YOU LIKE IT
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 8 PM
BRUNS AMPHITHEATRE, ORINDA
- Arranged by the Moraga Chamber of Commerce
- Honors Moraga's 50th Anniversary
- Mayor Teresa Onoda to extend welcome to all
- Discounted tickets with code: MORAGABDAY = $25 off and MORAGA50 (good for $35 off premium seats)
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Tickets here Purchase early for choice seat selection
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LAFAYETTE ART AND WINE FESTIVAL | |
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SATURDAY, SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 22
10 AM - 7 PM (6 PM on Sunday)
- Featuring 4 stages with 20+ bands, 250 artist / craft booths, 4 kid zones, wide selection of California varietals and craft beers, local dining + shopping!
- Free Admission
- Campo Water Polo and Campo Cheer will be hosting ticket booths
- Lamorinda Wine Growers Association will be in the Premier Pavilion!
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Insider tip: park at the Orinda BART station and take BART to the Lafayette Station! Or, free Festival parking is available in the BART Lafayette Station parking lots with an easy walk or free shuttle ride to the Festival.
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Complimentary bike valet is located at 81 Lafayette Circle – take the Lafayette Moraga Trail!
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LOOKING FOR TAX-AIDE VOLUNTEERS | |
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AARP Tax-Aide is looking for volunteers to become members of a team providing free tax preparation service in Contra Costa County.
Tax-Aide needs individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. While prior tax preparation experience is beneficial, it is not a requirement. The program provides comprehensive training and ongoing support to ensure all volunteers feel confident and capable in their roles. Open this link for more information.
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FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY OCTOBER 4 - 6
VARIOUS LOCATIONS AND PROJECTS
It’s Year 3 for this community event with 17 projects for community volunteers to participate in. These projects serve our mission to provide humanitarian aid locally and internationally to help the less fortunate/those in need, support our local schools, and beautify our Town.
This year there will be new projects including writing letters of love to Ukranian kids and families and Campolindo student involvement.
The description of all projects and how to sign up is coming soon.
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FRIDAY - SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 - 6 - COMMUNITY SERVICE DAYS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 7 PM - CANDIDATES NIGHT - SMC Soda Center
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 9 - 12 NOON - SHRED PAPERS ON SITE
MONDAY, OCTOBER 14, 5:00 PM - LAMORINDA MOVERS: Dinner with entertainment by Johnny Z and the Cameros
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 - LAFAYETTE RES RUN
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 5:00 PM - LAMORINDA MOVERS: Dinner with Moraga Police and Fire Chiefs and staff - A Giving of Thanks for their services to our town
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NOTE: To see community events planned for the next couple of weeks, click on "EVENTS" on the college website:
www.stmarys-ca.edu/events
OPENING EXHIBIT at MUSEUM OF ART
SEPTEMBER 19, 5 - 7 PM
- Meet the artist, Cianne Fragione
- Enjoy live music
- Experience the new exhibitions
Light Refreshments will be provided. This program is free and open to all.
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