Moraga Activity Guide Spring 2023

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SPRING BREAK CAMPS

SPRING BREAK CAMPS Moraga Day Camp — Spring Break!

Town Staff • Ages 5.5 – 12

We have designed this camp with your child’s safety and wellbeing in mind. Well-trained Town staff will lead your child in organized games, arts & crafts, songs, and more all planned around a central theme of SPRING BREAK for the week. Please send campers with a water bottle, lunch, and two snacks each day.

4/3–4/7, 5 classes Regular Care, 9:00 AM–3:00 PM Extended Care, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM Fee: Regular: $290, Extended: $360 Min/Max: 30/66 • Location: Casita

Rob Skate Camp Rob Skate Academy Staff • Ages 6–12

Celebrity Chefs

Come join one of the hottest programs in Moraga and learn how to skateboard with top professionals.

No skill requirements needed as the Rob Skate Academy has a professionally trained staff to handle all skill levels and keep your child safe. This is an action-packed camp for thrill seekers!

4/3–4/7, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM, 5 classes Fee: $217

TV Network Celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey, Giada DeLaurentis, and Ree Drummond all have their signature dishes. We will recreate those dishes and learn how these TV chefs became stars during this special camp week!

4/3–4/7, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 5 classes Fee: $312

Min/Max: 6/20 • Location: Moraga Skate Park

Min/Max: 6/20 • Location: La Sala

Cooking Round the World • Ages 6–12

Counselor In Training Town Staff

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Ages 13–16

Have fun volunteering this summer as a Counselor in Training (CIT) at Moraga Day Camp! Gain valuable job skills as you work alongside our Recreation Leaders in a fun and safe environment. After an interview process, accepted participants will be trained in leading camp activities, improve customer service skills, leadership, responsibility, and reliability. Recreation Department staff will provide daily guidance and supervision for CITs. Upon completion of the CIT program, participants are guaranteed an interview for the summer Recreation Leader position when they are old enough.

Requirements: • Age 13–16 (by 6/1) • Two weeks of volunteering during the summer (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM) • Mandatory orientation night 5/11 • Mandatory training with camp staff 5/31–6/22 Interview Dates: 4/17–21 Fee: If chosen to be a participant, a fee of $125 will be due by the Orientation Night.

Registration for an interview time does not guarantee admission into the CIT Program.

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TOWN ASEP

TOWN ASEP

Town After-School Enrichment Programs

ASEP

Town After-School Enrichment Programs (TOWN ASEP): These afterschool enrichment programs will be available to students from all Moraga elementary schools and those in homeschool programs. Classes will take place at the Hacienda de las Flores located at 2100 Donald Drive unless otherwise noted.

Extended Care Program: The Town will provide an optional extended care program for families in need of childcare until 5:30 PM each day. Extended care will be provided onsite at the Hacienda following dismissal from TOWN ASEP classes. Join us for homework time and fun!

Rheem Bus Passes: If your child attends Rheem Elementary School, bus service will be available.

The Lamorinda School Bus program will be adding an additional bus stop at the Hacienda. Children with an annual bus pass will be able to use this service free of charge.

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Town ASEP Overview SPRING SESSION: 2/27–4/27, 2023. Classes will not meet 3/20 or during Spring Break, 4/4 – 4/7 Day

Monday 7 classes

Tuesday 8 classes

Wednesday 8 classes

Thursday 8 classes

Cooking Round the World: Dumplings Round the World!

Spring Cartooning

Cooking Round the World: Dumplings Round the World!

Berkeley Chess School: Chess Challenge

LEGO Bricks 4 Kids: Forces of Nature 2 Skyhawks Olympics

STEM Bricks 4 Kids: CSI: Moraga FUNdamental Spring Drawing Glee Club!

Bus Pass from Rheem Elementary

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Extended Care min/max: 4/16

$49

$56

$112

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Cancellation Policy: All withdrawal requests must be submitted in writing to recdesk@moraga.ca.us no less than 10 days prior to the class/activity start date. A refund of registration fees, less a $12.00 processing fee will be returned via check or credit card, depending on original payment method.

All classes and activities are subject to cancellation due to low enrollment.

A full refund will be made only if a class/ activity is cancelled by the department.

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Cooking Round the World Dumplings Round the World!

Some call them perogies, others call them wontons; still other call them kreplach. Whatever you call them, international dumplings are delicious with various filling and dipping sauces! ► Mondays 2/27–4/24, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM, 7 Classes Fee: $254 + $35 Materials Fee* No class on 3/20 and 4/3 ► Tuesdays 2/28–4/25, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $291 + $40 Materials Fee* No class on 4/4 *Materials Fee due to instructor on first day. Checks made payable to “Cooking Round the World.”

Min/Max 6/12 • Location: La Sala

Chess Challenge Berkeley Chess School Staff • Ages 6–12 Chess is fun, easy to learn, and can be learned quickly.

Studies have found that chess improves test results in reading, science, math, and produces growth in critical thinking skills!

Tuesdays 2/28 – 4/25, 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $166 No Class 4/4

LEGO Bricks 4 Kidz Bricks 4 Kidz Staff • Ages 5–11

Force of Nature 2 This unit is all about the amazing and powerful forces of nature, as students explore the when, where, how, and why of all kinds of natural phenomenon. From tsunamis to earthquakes and avalanches to the satellites we use to learn about these forces of nature, students will use LEGO® to build working models to understand these amazing events. These engaging lessons will give students an understanding of the physical forces they experience every day all while reinforcing the STEM and CORE concept. So come build with us!

We Learn, We Build, We Play… with LEGO® bricks.

Wednesdays 3/1–4/26, 2:15 PM–3:15 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $213 No Class 4/5

TOWN ASEP

Cooking Round the World Staff • Ages 6–12

Min/Max: 10/16 • Location: La Sala

Min/Max: 10/20 • Location: Terrace Room

Spring Cartooning Mercy Lee

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Ages 5–11

Calling all class clowns, this is the place for you!

For all kids who need to stay engaged and laughing, our cartooning classes are surely the most fun you can have while learning! This entertaining program combines innovative, hands-on teaching method with light-hearted subject matter that engages children, their sense of humor and their vivid imaginations!

Program will have new curriculum every session.

Mondays 2/27–4/24, 3:30–4:30 PM, 7 classes Fee: $152 No class on 3/20 and 4/3 Min/Max: 6/20 • Location: Terrace Room

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Skyhawks Olympics

TOWN ASEP

Skyhawks Staff

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Ages 5–12

This multi-sport program combines all your favorite Skyhawks sports & games into one action-packed enrichment class. Participants will learn and play fun Skyhawks variations of Baseball, Basketball, Capture the Flag, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Kickball, Soccer, Track & Field, Ultimate Frisbee, and Volleyball. By adding just the right amount of friendly competition, this program teaches boys and girls skill development, teamwork, sportsmanship, leadership, and strategy. Bring your friends or come make new ones.

Alternate Indoor Activities will be ready to go for rainy days this spring.

Wednesdays 3/1–4/26, 2:15 PM–3:15 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $254 No Class, 4/6 Min/Max: 7/14

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Location: Field & Casita

Glee Club!

FUNdamental Spring Drawing Mercy Lee

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Myeve Capozzi Vocal Training • Ages 5–8

Ages 5–8

Your young one’s mind is hard at work building the knowledge and skills it will use for a lifetime. Now, more than ever, it’s important to challenge their curious minds with activities that will keep them engaged and eager to learn! Young artists will be using pencils, crayons, and markers to develop their art skills. Program will have new curriculum every session.

If you are obsessed with singing and performing like we are, and Come Alive when you hear certain songs…

Let It Go! And join Glee Club! Glee Club is a weekly ensemble performance class where students sing, learn fun dance moves, and staging while singing their hearts out to their favorite songs. Students will also create their own show stopping choreography, make props and musical instruments, sing solos, and play games. Session ends with an epic live performance!

Thursdays 3/2–4/27, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $166 No class on 4/6

Thursdays 3/2–4/27, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $244 No Class 4/6

Min/Max: 6/15

Min/Max: 10/25 • Location: Casita

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STEM Bricks 4 Kidz Bricks 4 Kidz Staff • Ages 6–11 (1st–5th Grade)

CSI: Moraga In this STEM based class, kids will work on a new clue every week to help solve the case of the stolen bike! From using microscopes and studying DNA, to lifting fingerprints and identifying different substances, students will use various science techniques to collect clues and ultimately solve the crime! Turn your student into a real CSI: Crime Scene Investigator.

Thursdays 3/2–4/27, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $213 + $30 materials fee* No Class 4/6 * Materials Fee due to instructor on first day. Checks made payable to “Bricks 4 Kidz.”

Min/Max: 10/16

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Art Party Town Staff

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Ages 2–5

Allow your child to explore their creativity through themed art projects using various art media such as paint, playdough, and drawing in this self-directed art class. Please wear clothes that can get messy. Children must be accompanied by an adult. ►3/16, Dinosaurs Roar, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM ►4/20, Flower Frenzy, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM ►5/18, Let’s Hit the Beach, 10:30 AM–11:30 AM

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Fee: $12/child/class Min/Max: 5/20 • Location: Casita

Music Together Music Together Staff

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Ages 0–5

Fun. Fabulous. Uplifting. Magical. These are just a few of the ways that parents describe Music Together.

Each week in Music Together classrooms around the world, babies, toddlers, preschoolers, big kids—and the grownups who love them!—gather to make music as a community. Music Together classes provide a true family music experience, as siblings can attend the mixed age classes together. Playful, rich, and engaging, our kids’ music and movement classes also offer other important benefits. Bay Area Parent, Parents’ Press BEST OF 2022. ►Tuesdays 4/11–6/13, 9:30 AM–10:15 AM, 10 Classes ►Tuesdays 4/11–6/13, 10:30 AM–11:15 AM, 10 Classes ►Thursdays 4/13–6/15, 9:30 AM–10:15 AM, 10 Classes ►Thursdays 4/13–6/15, 10:30 AM–11:15 AM, 10 Classes ►Saturdays 4/15–6/17, 9:30 AM–10:15 AM, 10 Classes ►Saturdays 4/15–6/17, 10:30 AM–11:15 AM, 10 Classes Fee: $290 first child, $175 each additional child Min/Max: 6/12 Tuesday and Thursday Location: Casita Saturday Location: Moraga Commons Park

Creative Arts & Crafts Robin Harper • Ages 5–8 Nurture your child’s imagination in this child-led arts and crafts class. We will do stamping with loose parts, CD spaceships, wonder lanterns, two different self-portraits with loose parts, leaf paintings, recycled tube sculptures, fizzing paint trays, salt painting, bauble paint potions and more. Listed projects may vary based on material availability Wednesdays 3/1–5/24, 3:30 PM–4:30 PM, 12 Classes Fee: $400 + $25 Materials Fee* No Class 4/5 *Materials Fee due to instructor on first day.

Make checks payable to “Town of Moraga.”

Min/Max: 6/12 • Location: Casita

Kiss Me I’m Irish: St. Patrick’s Day Workshop Cooking Round the World

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Ages 6–12

TV Network Celebrity chefs like Bobby Flay, Rachel Ray, Gordon Ramsey, Giada DeLaurentiis, and Ree Drummond all have their signature dishes. We will recreate those dishes and learn how these TV chefs became stars during this special camp week!

Wednesday, March 15, 4:00 PM–6:00 PM Fee: $40 Min/Max: 6/12 • Location: La Sala

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Skyhawks Tots Programs Skyhawks Sports Staff

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Ages 3–5

Skyhawks Hoopster Tots Developing your child’s passion for basketball is a SLAM DUNK with Skyhawks HoopsterTots. Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their basketball careers. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Our development objectives include ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. Your child will leave with new skills, new friends, and a new love for basketball!

Wednesdays 3/1–4/26, 4:30 PM–5:15 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $259 No Class 4/5 Min/Max: 7/14 Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Skyhawks Baseball Tots Developing your child’s passion for baseball is a HOME RUN with Skyhawks Baseball Tots. Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their baseball careers. Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where kids of all abilities can develop at their own pace with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun!

Our development objectives include base-running, hitting, catching/fielding, throwing, coordination, balance, body movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem. Your child will leave with new skills, new friends, and a new love for baseball!

Thursdays 3/2–4/27, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $259 No Class 4/6

NAofA JR. Soccer Club National Academy of Athletics Staff

Ages 4–6

The Soccer Club by National Academy of Athletics is packed with fun. Whether your child is a beginner or a more advanced player, the drills taught at this camp will help them fall in love with the game. Our soccer clubs are the perfect place to learn about the game and fitness while having a blast and making new friends.

Tuesdays 3/7–3/28, 4:30 PM–5:30 PM, 4 classes Fee: $130 Min/Max: 10/24 Location: Hacienda de las Flores Lawn

Skateboarding 101 Rob Skate Academy Staff

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Ages 6–12

Come join one of the hottest programs in Moraga and learn how to skateboard with top professionals.

No skill requirements needed as the Rob Skate Academy has a professionally trained staff to handle all skill levels and keep your child safe. This is an action packed camp for thrill seekers! ► Wednesdays 3/8–3/22, 4:15 PM–5:15 PM, 3 Classes ► Wednesdays 4/13–4/27, 5:15 PM–6:15 PM, 3 Classes ► Wednesdays 5/10–/24, 5:15 PM–6:15 PM, 3 Classes Fee: $130 Min/Max: 6/20 Location: Moraga Skate Park

Min/Max: 7/14 Location: Rheem Elementary

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Skyhawks Sports Staff

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Various ages 5–13

Skyhawks Basketball Clinics

Skyhawks Volleyball Clinics

This skill-based clinic was designed to give players a competitive advantage on the court. Through interactive drills, skill reinforcement games, and simulated scrimmages, young athletes develop the skills, strategy, confidence, and passion, to take the next step in their basketball career. Our development objectives include ball control, dribbling, passing, shooting, rebounding, agility, offensive/defensive strategy, teamwork, sportsmanship, and self-esteem.

Skyhawks coaches provide a positive environment where players of all abilities can participate in friendly competition with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun!

Wednesdays 3/1–4/26 5:30 PM–6:30 PM, 8 Classes Fee: $227 No Class 4/5

Skyhawks Volleyball Clinics are a fun and positive introduction to the exciting game of Volleyball.

Using our age-appropriate curriculum and modified equipment, participants learn Volleyball fundamentals and social skills through a series of fast-paced instructional circuits and developmental games.

Participants explore balance, body movement, coordination, self-esteem, teamwork, sportsmanship, and skill development, with lots of encouragement and a big focus on fun! Skyhawks Coaches create a safe and interactive setting that develops skills while building confidence. Our primary development objectives include passing/bumping, setting, hitting/ spiking, and serving. Your child will leave with new friends, new skills, and a new love for Volleyball.

Thursdays 3/2 – 4/27, 6:45 PM–7:45 PM, 8 classes Fee: $227 No Class 4/6

Min/Max: 7/14 Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Min/Max: 7/14 Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room

Air Attack Flag Football Developmental League

Splashball Lamorinda Water Polo Staff

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Skyhawks Basketball and Volleyball Clinics

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Ages 5–9

Designed for boys and girls, ages 5 to 9 years old, with little or no water polo experience. The players will learn the basics of the game while having loads of fun. Splashball is a no-contact program held in a shallow pool and flotation devices are allowed. Students should have basic swim skills: 25 yards free, 25 yards backstroke, 30 seconds tread water.

Sundays 4/16–5/21, 5:00 PM–6:00 PM, 5 classes Fee: $88 No class 5/7 Min/Max: 25/80 Location: Miramonte High School Swim Center

National Academy of Athletics Staff

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Ages 9–13

The Flag Football, co-ed clinic series is packed with fun. This is a great way to have fun learning to throw and catch, cover and run without the worry of contact! Each day players will be challenged to do their best while learning to fall in love with the game of football. Emphasis will be on proper conditioning and warm-ups, footwork drills, agility, passing, receiving, and game strategies. Featuring: Quarterback challenge, games, competitions, instruction and tons of fun! After the skills clinics, players participate in challenges and games. Includes, t-shirt, flag set, instruction, and games.

Saturdays 3/4–4/15, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 6 classes Fee: $156 No class 4/8 Min/Max: 10/24 Location: Moraga Commons Grass Area

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Resin Retreat

Yoga for All Levels — Iyengar

Cassie Hudson

Jeanne Dowell • Adult

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Adult

An introduction to epoxy resin! Create and pour your own design in a wood serving tray. Color combinations and styles of pour are infinite. Let the creativity and resin flow!

Tuesday 5/2, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM Fee: $82 Min/Max: 6/8

Location: La Sala

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Canine Good Citizen Get Ready! Dogs LLC • Adult

A Canine Good Citizen (CGC) is a dog who is wellbehaved at home, in public, and around other dogs.

Teach your dog the skills needed to pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen certification. The class will finish with an opportunity to take the CGC certification test.

Mondays 2/27–4/24, 6:30 PM– 7:15 PM Fee: $187 No Class 4/3 Min/Max: 6/10

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Beginning Argentine Tango Suzanne & Lance Bare

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Adult

Jeanne Dowell, former instructor under the US Olympic committee, is a pioneer in the yoga movement within the Lamorinda area, has studied throughout the world including the Iyengar institute in India. Basic principles of the unique Iyengar system and how it applies to the aging process will be taught. She combines her experiences with Zen in her teaching, emphasizing stress reduction, strength, and relaxation. ►Mondays 3/6–4/24, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM, 7 Classes Fee: $174 No class on April 3 ►Mondays 5/2–5/23, 9:00 AM–10:15 AM, 4 Classes Fee: $99 Min/Max: 10/25

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Yoga Movement & Meditation Maria Inez Martinez • Adult Start where you are. Breathe, move, meditate.

This class is for novice to intermediate practitioners.

You will prepare the body with joint mobility and pranayama (breath work), move into variations of sun/moon salutations, followed by static poses and meditation. ►Thursdays 3/9–4/20, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, 6 Classes Fee: $137 ►Thursdays 4/2–5/25, 9:00 AM–10:00 AM, 5 Classes Fee: $114

Spice up your Tuesdays learning one of the Bay Area’s most popular dances! Practice the fundamentals, basic steps, and sequences. Focus on embrace, posture, leading, and following.

Partner not required. Recommend leather or suede-soled shoes.

Enjoy Dancing in 2023! ►Tuesdays 2/28–4/11, 6:30 PM– 7:30 PM No Class 4/4 ►Tuesdays 4/18–5/23, 6:30 PM– 7:30 PM Fee: $93

Min/Max: 6/20

Min/Max: 6/20 Location: Casita

Min/Max: 6/12

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Fall into Fitness with Fall Prevention Maria Inez Martinez

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Adult

Time for Spring Training! In this fun, supportive, social environment you will work on flexibility training, progressive exercise activities, and balance.

Seated and Standing (no floor) drills and games.

Join the fun! ► Thursdays 3/9–4/20, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM, 6 Classes Fee: $137 ► Thursdays 4/27–5/25, 10:15 AM–11:15 AM, 5 Classes Fee: $114

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Adult 55+

All That’s New in San Francisco!

Glass Sculpting at Slow Burn Glass

Level 3 walking trip with on & off stops and moderate walking as described below.

Tuesday 3/7, 8:45 AM–4:30 PM Fee: $70 Cost includes transportation, lunch, and tour guide.

No refunds unless you can find a replacement.

Level 2 trip with moderate walking and standing.

Thursday 5/11, 10:30 AM–4:30 PM Fee: $66 Cost includes transportation to Richmond, CA, and Glass Sculpting Workshop. Lunch Location before the workshop will be TBD and will be at your own expense.

All trips meet at the Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga

With Craig Smith Spend the day exploring the “All That’s New in SF” with your tour guide, Craig Smith. His knowledge and “inside” information makes this tour fun as well as factual. Get the “scoop” on the new sights of the City. Trip Highlights include: Salesforce Transit Center and Rooftop Park, an elevated park that runs the length of the Transit Center / New Mission Bay Developments / a beautiful walk through the Yerba Buena Gardens and surrounding area / visit the: Martin Luther King Fountain / Sister City Garden / Playland carousel from 1913 / walk by the Jewish Contemporary Museum & the upcoming Mexican art museum. Mid-day you will stop for a delicious, hosted lunch at Max’s Opera Café. Grab your hat and sunglasses, put on your walking shoes, and spend the day appreciating the beauty this city has to offer.

With Bryan Goldenberg Learn the basics to sculpt a paperweight sized egg, bird, flower, or heart in this fast-paced workshop!

Originally from St. Louis, Bryan moved to Oakland, CA and earned a BFA in glass concentration from California College of Arts & Crafts in 2002. During the course of his training, he toured the world exploring studios from Inferno Glass Studio in New Orleans, to Pilchuck Glass School in Seattle, to studios in Murano, Italy. He has also worked with widely renowned glass artists such as Dante Marioni, Lino Tagliapietra, Hank Adams, and Clifford Rainey and has been called “One of the most up and coming contemporary artists of our time.” In 2006, Bryan designed and built Slow Burn Glass, a studio in Oakland, where he created his work until July 2018. Slow Burn Glass then expanded into a 5000-square-foot facility in Richmond, CA.

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Senior Trips

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Moraga Citizens Network

Moraga Historical Society

Good communication helps create a sense of community, of belonging, of feeling included. That is part of the mission of Moraga Citizens Network. Here are two tools we offer to assist you in knowing what is happening in Moraga —the where, the when, and the how YOU can feel more a part of this town.

There is an abundance of history in the Moraga Valley! Be a part of the Town’s history by joining the Moraga Historical Society. The History Center is located at 1500 St. Mary’s Road (on the right side of the Moraga Library). There you can find a treasure trove of information regarding the Town’s beginnings including photos, family histories, artifacts, and documents of historical events. Annual dues are $10 student, $15 single adult, $25 family.

The MCN Link A bi-monthly e-bulletin links you to up-to-date announcements of Moraga events like public meetings, concerts, festivals, library classes and so much more.

See a sample on our website in “Newsletter Archives” and then give it a try for a couple of months. Use the Sign Up button on the website or email ellen.beans@ gmail.com

Website: www.MoragaCitizensNetwork.org • Lists “Opportunities for Involvement” with contact information and description • Holds a comprehensive calendar for most Moraga events and public meetings • Lists Moraga’s “Parks and More” with locations and descriptions • Describes many of Moraga’s “Annual Events” Check us out! Stay connected! Sign up for the MCN Link! n

Take the Walking Tour around town, buy a Moraga Pride or Images of America: Moraga book, and discover the history right here in our neighborhood. For more information visit the History Center on Thursday from 1 PM–3 PM, visit our website www.moragahistory.org or call Susan Sperry at 925-376-3053. n

Friends of the Moraga Library The Friends of the Moraga Library is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the financial support of the Moraga Library and service to the local community. Money raised through membership and book sales is used to support library programs and the purchase of books, periodicals, DVDs and CDs. The Friends operates a book shop in the library and holds semi-annual book sales in Spring and Fall. Save the date for the Spring Book Sale: May 6, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM. For more information go to ccclib.org/morfriends or email FOML94556@gmail.com. n

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT

KIWANIS CLUB OF MORAGA VALLEY The Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley (KCMV) is a service and social club with the primary Mission of improving local and regional communities, especially for children and families, through service projects and funding of humanitarian organizations.

Community service and fund raising by KCMV provide excellent opportunities for individuals to make a difference in the lives of children, and be actively and enjoyably involved in our local community. We’re proud of our impact through the many enjoyable projects we support and the funds we’re able to contribute annually to improve the lives of adults and children in our community.

We focus on the greater Contra Costa and Northern Alameda counties. Some of our projects are: • Assisting construction of the Family Harvest Farm to assist ‘aged-out’ foster children • Annual Daffodil Planting in Moraga • Friends of Moraga Library— Assistance at Bi-Annual Book Sales • Halloween Pumpkin Carving for Hope Solutions Children • See’s Candy Holiday Sales We invite you to attend one of our weekly club meetings as our guest to meet our members, enjoy our stimulating weekly programs, and learn more about our projects and activities.

Please contact us with questions, and if you would like to attend a meeting.

Meetings Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church, Fireside Room 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga, CA Thursday mornings, 7:30am – 8:30am Breakfast, Club Business, and Guest Speaker

Contact Information Email: moraga.kiwanis@gmail.com Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley P.O. Box 503, Moraga, CA 94556 moragavalleykiwanis.org facebook.com/MoragaValleyKiwanis

Vermicomposting & Bin Building WORM COMPOSTING (Vermicomposting) Saturday, April 1 • Moraga Library • 10 AM–12 Noon Bring everyone out for this workshop, including the kids! Composting with worms is easy and fun, and something everyone can do. Do you live in a condo or townhome? Vermicomposting is perfect for small spaces! $25/bin registration fee.

• Includes DIY plastic bins and composting worms • What kitchen scraps to fee your worms • Harvesting your castings and leachate and using it in your garden or potted plants.

• Q & A troubleshooting • Limited to 20 families Registration required: www.recyclesmart.org/workshops Sponsored by RecycleSmart and Moraga Garden Club

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COMMUNITY SURVEY

MORAGA PARKS AND RECREATION COMMUNITY SURVEY The Town of Moraga Parks and Recreation Department would like your input to help determine program, activity, and event priorities for our community! You can complete the survey online at moraga.ca.us/recreationsurvey, via email to recdesk@ moraga.ca.us, OR return the page to the Parks and Recreation Department in person, mailed to 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga 94556. Please share your feedback by March 10, 2023. We value your input and look forward to hearing from you!

1. In the last year, have you (or a family member) participated in Town of Moraga Parks and Recreation programs, activities, or events? ⎕ Yes ⎕ No a) What programs, activities or events have you or a family member participated in? Please check all that apply. ⎕ Moraga Day Camp ⎕ Specialty Summer Camps ⎕ Afterschool Enrichment Program (Town ASEP) ⎕ Senior Day Trips ⎕ Adult Health & Fitness Classes ⎕ Preschool Enrichment Classes ⎕ Youth Sports Classes ⎕ Hacienda Nights ⎕ Family Camp Out ⎕ Canyon Club Collaborations ⎕ Breakfast with Santa ⎕ Tree Lighting ⎕ 4th of July ⎕ Pear and Wine Festival (list continues on next column)

⎕ Movie Nights ⎕ Teddy Bear Tea ⎕ Youth Specialty Classes ⎕ Counselor in Training Program ⎕ Other (please specify): b) If not, why? ⎕ I’m unfamiliar with the facilities and programs available ⎕ Fees are too high ⎕ Prefer to participate in programs through other agencies or organizations ⎕ Inconvenient times/locations ⎕ Childcare Issues ⎕ Programs are full ⎕ Facilities lack the right equipment/amenities ⎕ Registration not clear ⎕ Lacking previous experience ⎕ Location/limited transportation ⎕ Quality of instructors ⎕ Other (please specify): ______________________

2. Rate the programs, activities, and events provided by the Town of Moraga for different population groups: Outstanding

Very Good

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Poor

No Answer

Tots (Under 5) Youth (5-11) Teens (12-17) Young Adult (18-24) Adults (25-54) Older Adults (55-64) Seniors (65+) Families 3. Is there a need in the community for additional recreation programs, activities, and events for each age group?

Yes Tots (Under 5) Youth (5-11) Teens (12-17) Young Adult (18-24) Adults (25-54) Older Adults (55-64) Seniors (65+) 18

Families

No

No Answer

4. What types of recreation programs would you and members of your household be most interested to participate in?

These would be in addition to core programs, classes, and events already offered by Moraga Parks and Recreation.

Please rank your top three choices.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULT/SENIOR

_____ Art Classes (arts and crafts, painting, etc.) _____ Enrichment Classes (bridge, mahjong, technology, etc.) _____ Health and Fitness Classes (balance, yoga, etc.) _____ Social Programs (BINGO, book club, etc.)

ADULT

_____ _____ _____ _____

Art Classes (arts and crafts, painting, etc.)

Enrichment Classes (language, music, arts, etc.)

Health and Fitness Classes (martial arts, dance, etc.)

Sports (bocce, pickleball, sand volleyball, etc.)

YOUTH

_____ _____ _____ _____

Art Classes (crafts, drawing, painting, etc.)

Dance and Fitness Classes (tap, ballet, martial arts, etc.)

Science Classes (STEM, Amazing Science, etc.).

Special Interest Classes (carpentry, chess, acting, cooking, language, etc.)

TOT

_____ Art Classes (crafts, drawing, painting, etc.) _____ Dance and Fitness Classes (tap, ballet, martial arts, etc.) _____ Science Classes (STEM, Amazing Science, etc.). _____ Special Interest Classes (carpentry, chess, acting, cooking, etc.)

OTHER

_____ Childcare During Adult Classes/Events _____ Cultural Events (art exhibitions, local artist events, local author events) _____ Family Ski Bus _____ Additional Holiday Celebration Events _____ Preschool Program _____ School Break Programs for Youth _____ Swap Meet _____ Teen Events _____ Other (please specify): _____________________________ 5. What factors would increase your interest and availability to participate in recreation events, classes, and programs?

(Select all that apply) ⎕ Greater variety of program/event choices ⎕ Family-friendly events, classes, and programs ⎕ Weekend programming ⎕ Flexible scheduling or drop-in opportunities ⎕ Earlier or later operating hours to fit my schedule ⎕ Programs closer to where I live (such as a nearby school or park) ⎕ Drop‐in childcare available during events, classes, and programs ⎕ Short classes or one‐time activities that fit in the lunch hour or other short time periods ⎕ Scholarships or reduced fees ⎕ ADA accessible activities and facilities ⎕ Transportation assistance ⎕ Other (please specify): _____________________________

6. In the last year, have you travelled outside of Moraga to participate in recreation programs?

If yes, where? Please check all that apply. ⎕ Lafayette ⎕ Orinda ⎕ Walnut Creek ⎕ Pleasant Hill ⎕ Oakland ⎕ Berkeley ⎕ Concord ⎕ Other (please specify): _____________________________

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7. If you have travelled outside of Moraga to participate in recreation programs, what was the biggest motivation to travel? ⎕ Better price point ⎕ Not offered in Moraga What was the program ? _____________________________ ⎕ Better date/time ⎕ Quality of program/instructor 8. Please feel free to elaborate on any of your answers or share additional information with Moraga Parks and Recreation staff below.

9. Please CHECK ALL of the ways you learn about Town of Moraga ⎕ Parks and Recreation programs, activities, and events. ⎕ Parks and Recreation Activity Guide (mailed to residents) ⎕ Parks and Recreation Social Media (Facebook and Instagram) ⎕ Marketing Emails ⎕ Town of Moraga Website ⎕ Lamorinda Weekly ⎕ About Town Newsletter ⎕ Electronic Sign across from Moraga Commons ⎕ NextDoor ⎕ School/Organization Newsletters ⎕ Word of Mouth ⎕ Other: ___________________________ 10. Are there any other places you’d like to learn about out programs? Is there a place where we could reach more people?

11. Including yourself, how many people in your household are ….. _____ Under age 5 _____ Ages 18 – 24 _____ Ages 65+ _____ Ages 25 – 54 _____ Ages 5 – 11 _____ Ages 12 – 17 _____ Ages 55 – 6 11. Do you live, work, or go to school in Moraga? (Select all that apply) ⎕ I live in Moraga ⎕ I work or own a business in Moraga ⎕ I go to school in Moraga ⎕ I live in a nearby community

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