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 Helping build Moraga Commons play structure
upcoming events Program: Jul 29, 2010: Club Meeting Service Project: Aug 7, 2010: Pear Harvesting Committee Meeting: Aug 10, 2010: Club and Foundation Board of Directors Meeting news
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The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one community and one child at a time. The Moraga Valley Club has long been recognized as one of the most important organizations in Lamorinda because of its impressive record of service and the long list of leading citizens in its membership over the years. Many Kiwanians have served on the Moraga Town Council, including several mayors, as well as on the Town's commissions. Nine members have been honored as "Moraga Citizen of the Year."
The Club contributes a significant amount of money each year to a variety of causes, and members are actively involved in hands-on activities that support these charities. The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Foundation is a nonprofit public benefit corporation organized exclusively for these charitable purposes. The Club's mission is to assist persons in need. Our community relies heavily on volunteerism, and service in the Kiwanis Club is an excellent way for individuals to make a difference, particularly in the lives of children, which is the primary mission of Kiwanis International. We encourage you to learn more about the Moraga Valley Kiwanis Club here on our site and by talking to our members.
The Hacienda de Las Flores has a bright new face Members of the Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley and members of the Hacienda Foundation worked all day on April10 to paint, strip wallpaper, and hang new drapes. They were assisted by Kiwanis Key Club members from Acalanes and Miramonte to spruce up our town's community hall in time for the rental season (weddings and receptions), spring classes for children and adults, and the upcoming Cinco de Mayo Fiesta. The Town of Moraga owns the Hacienda. With the labor provided, and materials donated from Kelly-Moore, Home Depot, Cresco Rentals, the Moulding Company, and Moraga Cleaners, the old Hacienda is looking better, including new mirrors and new drapes.
Over 300 people attended the Moraga Valley Kiwanis Club Crab Feed on Saturday, February 20. The theme was President’s Day, and the attendees enjoyed a wonderful night of dinner, music, and dancing. The silent auction included many wonderful merchandise, service, and attraction items. The proceeds of the event will be used to benefit the local charities the Kiwanis Club supports.
Kiwanis Club members collect food for Bay Area Holiday Food Drive Moraga Valley Kiwanis Club members, with assistance from the Miramonte Key Club, joined with CVS in Rheem and the Contra Costa Food Bank to collect food as part of the Bay Area Holiday Food Drive sponsored by NBC and CVS. Rheem store CVS manager Mike Lawrence made the day most fruitful by having bags pre-packed with food that customers could purchase at a discount and donate to the Food Bank. The efforts collected over 2900 pounds of food at the Rheem CVS store, making it the most successful location in Contra Costa and Solano counties. 170 bags plus many other food items were donated in the one day drive, netting a total retail value of $2,550.00 in food donations to the Food Bank. Kiwanis member Dale Walwark coordinated the event with CVS.
Kiwanis Club installation of irrigation system at Rheem School Members of Moraga Valley Kiwanis volunteered over 150 hours installing an irrigation system at the Rheem School garden. The project, chaired by Kiwanian Jason Evans coordinating with teacher Alice Noyes, provided a water source to each of five raised planter beds, an orchard area and hillside planted with succulents and native plant species. This is one of several community volunteer efforts that have transformed the area from an asphalt slab into an outdoor learning center.
Kiwanis Club volunteer work at the Contra Costa/Solano County Food Bank
Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley President Tim Freeman receives congratulations from Larry Sly, President of the Contra Costa/Solano County Food Bank. Tim received the award at their annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. The Food Bank is one of the many organizations supported by the Kiwanis Club through volunteer work and financial contributions.
Kiwanis Club members work at the CVS/Pharmacy LPGA Challenge The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley once again provided support for the CVS/Pharmacy LPGA Challenge ladies golf tournament, held at the Blackhawk Country Club in Danville. The Kiwanis Club member teams assembled, distributed, and serviced garbage boxes throughput the course and fan village during the tournament as well as the practice sessions.
Kiwanis Club Members visit the Monument Crisis Center A visit to the Monument Crisis Center was made recently by 10 members of the Club in order to make a donation and learn about the many community services provided by this amazing organization. The group arrived to find the MCC's Summer Kids Camp underway and were immediately made a part of their program and invited to sing for the kids, which the group did under the superb leadership of Ed Beatson. Following the presentation of the Club's donation check to Sandra Scherer, Executive Director, Sandra took the group on an extended tour of the facility and provided in depth look at the services and history of MCC. A most successful, interesting, and rewarding outing!
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