Town of Moraga Winter/Spring 2024 Activity Guide

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Contribute your family recipes TO MORAGA’S 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Community cookbook This cookbook will commemorate the 50th anniversary of the town and will be a keepsake for your family for years to come. Be a part of history!

UPLOAD YOUR RECIPES USING THE QR CODE OR VISIT CC.RECIPES/MORAGA

Recipes due February 28, 2024 QUESTIONS? moragacookbook@gmail.com Cookbooks will be available to purchase beginning summer of 2024.

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ANNIVERSARY PARADE SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

PARADE BEGINS AT 10 AM ANNUAL PEAR & WINE FESTIVAL TO FOLLOW! More information and parade applications are available at www.moraga.ca.us/50thAnniversary.

TOWN DEPARTMENTS Administrative Services................... (925) 888-7033 Parks & Recreation........................... (925) 888-7035 Planning............................................ (925) 888-7040 Police (non-emergency)................... (925) 888-7055 Public Works and Engineering......... (925) 888-7026 Town Clerk........................................ (925) 888-7021 Town Manager.................................. (925) 888-7021

EVENTS

TOWN INFORMATION & REGISTRATION DETAILS

OTHER AGENCIES REGISTRATION

Register for classes and activities online at moragarec.com or in person at Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive Moraga.

Full payment is due at the time of registration. All major credit cards are accepted. Checks are payable to “Town of Moraga.”

FEE POLICY

Class fees cannot be pro-rated for participants joining after the first class.

EMAIL COMMUNICATIONS

Communication regarding classes and activities is sent via email. Please make sure your email address and communication settings are up to date on your online account. Ensure you can receive emails from recdesk@moraga.ca.us.

CANCELLATIONS

Classes/activities may be cancelled due to low enrollment, inclement weather, or instructor availability. If your class/activity is cancelled, you will be notified at least a week prior to the start date. A full refund will be given for cancellation of class/activity.

REFUNDS

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 processing fee will be returned via check or credit card, depending on original payment method.

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

Refunds may take up to 30 days to process.

TAX INFO Our tax ID# 94-2275991

@moragarec recdesk@moraga.ca.us

Library............................................... (925) 376-6852 Moraga-Orinda Fire District............ (925) 258-4599 Moraga School District.................... (925) 376-5943

TOWN COUNCIL Meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month in the Council Chambers Councilmember............................Term Expiration Kerry Hillis........................................December 2026 Teresa Onoda....................................December 2024 David Shapiro...................................December 2024 Renata Sos........................................December 2024 Steve Woehleke................................December 2026

COMMITTEES & COMMISSIONS Art in Public Spaces Committee

Meets at 5:00pm quarterly, on the 2nd Monday of February, May, August, November at Hacienda de las Flores Chair, Teresa Onoda

Audit & Finance Committee

Meets at 5:00pm quarterly in the Council Chambers Town Treasurer & Chair, Bob Kennedy

GHAD Board

Meets as needed in the Council Chambers Chair, Current Mayor

Local Sales Tax Oversight Committee

Meets at 5:30pm, as needed, in the Council Chambers Chair, Larry Rosenberg

Moraga Youth Involvement Committee Meets at 7:00pm on the 2nd Thursday of each month, September through May at Hacienda de las Flores Chair, Naina Srivastava

Park & Recreation Commission

Meets at 6:30pm on the 2nd Monday of each month in the Council Chambers Chair, Christina Pelchat

Planning Commission/Design Review Board Meets at 6:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Council Chambers Chair, Ben Helber MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • WINTER/SPRING 2024

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EVENTS

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Teddy Bear Tea 11:00AM Hacienda de las Flores $40 per person

Dress in party attire for a memorable tea party!

Cost includes food and a stuffed teddy bear for each child to take home. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Galentine’s Pop-Up Playdates PAINT & PINT NIGHT

A safe, clean play space with developmentally appropriate activities and opportunities for unstructured play and socialization.

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10:00AM - 12:00pm Hacienda de las FLores Casita This is a free activity, however registration is encouraged as space is limited.

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Grab your besties for a night out to celebrate your friendship!

February 13th 7:00 - 8:30PM CANYON CLUB BREWERY $72.00/person Includes one drink, instruction by a personable artist, and all materials

Cookie Decorating PARTY

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February 28

Canyon Club Brewery

Groundhog Day

EVENTS

Senior Silver Screen

Saturday, March 30 10AM – 11:30AM $50 per family

March 27

The Princess Bride

Add on 4 additional cookies for $10

April 24

Price includes four large cookies, icing and sprinkles, one adult drink ticket, and an egg hunt for those under 13 years old.

Mrs. Doubtfire Wednesdays at 10:30am Hacienda de las Flores - La Sala

Due to preparations needed for this program there will be no refunds after March 15, 2024 unless there is a waiting list.

Movies are free.

Whenever possible, movies are captioned.

Films may be changed at any time due to availability.

Presale Tickets: $39 Day of Tickets: $44 Ticket includes a souvenir event glass for unlimited pours from local breweries on day of event!

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Single drink option will be available at the event.

Hacienda de las Flores 2100 Donald Drive visit moragarec.com for tickets & details

a Hacienda hoppy hour SunDAY

MARCH 10

12pM - 4PM

This is a family-friendly event!

Local Breweries Food Trucks Live Entertainment MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • WINTER/SPRING 2024

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Saturday April 13, 2024* 1:00pm - 3:00pm Town Hall Theatre 3535 School St Lafayette 94549

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POETRY READINGS ORIGINAL ART NO HOST BAR

Reception Immediately Following LamorindaArts.org/art-embraces-words-events/

Confirm date at poetry@LamorindaArts.org or 925.359.9940

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Moraga Day Camp

CAMPS

SPRING BREAK CAMPS

Town Staff • Ages 51/2–12 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.

Monday–Friday, 4/1–4/5 Regular Care, 9:00am–3:00pm, $298 Extended Care, 8:00am–6:00pm, $374 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 15/30

The Dynamic Duo: Super Soccer Stars & Art Super Soccer Stars Staff • Ages 3–4 and 5–7 The perfect spring break camp mash-up, soccer and art! This play-based camp experience offers kids the opportunity to combine movement and creativity. With engaging weekly themes, we’ll focus on a new soccer skill coupled with a fun art project each day. Bring a water bottle and snacks!

Monday–Friday, 4/1–4/5, 9:00am–12:00pm, $286 + $25 materials fee payable at the time of registration Location: Moraga Commons Park; Min/Max: 10/16

Minecraft Engineering with LEGO®

Super Soccer Stars

Play-Well TEKnologies • Ages 5–8 Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.

Extended Care offered by Moraga Day Camp staff.

Monday–Friday, 4/1–4/5, 9:00am–12:00pm, $269 Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 10/16

Super Soccer Stars Staff • Ages 5-10 A non-competitive, educational introduction to the game of soccer in a nurturing environment.

We use the soccer ball as our vehicle to develop social, emotional, physical and cognitive skills while building self-confidence and sportsmanship.

With a curriculum developed by early childhood and youth soccer experts, our classes are filled with high fives, positive reinforcement, laughter, and a low child-to-coach ratio to make sure each child feels seen and heard!

Monday–Friday, 4/1–4/5, 9:00am–12:00pm, $200 + $25 Materials Location: Moraga Commons Park; Min/Max: 10/16 MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • WINTER/SPRING 2024

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TOWN ASEP

TOWN ASEP WINTER/SPRING 2024 CALENDAR Class Start Times Mondays: 3:30pm Tuesdays: 3:30pm Wednesdays: 2:15pm Thursdays: 3:30pm No ASEP

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Winter Break cont’d 15 MLK Day

9 First Day Session 3 ASEP

19 Presidents’ Day

18 No School

1–4 Spring Break 25 Open House 8 First Day Session 4 ASEP

27–30 No ASEP

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TOWN ASEP is back with variations on your favorite after-school activities for the 2023–24 school year!

These after-school enrichment programs will be available to students from all Moraga elementary schools and those in home-school 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 5:30pm 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 has added an additional bus stop at the Hacienda. Children with an annual bus pass purchased through the school district will be able to use this service free of charge.

NO CLASS DATES: Mondays: 1/8, 1/15, 2/19, 3/18, 4/1 Tuesday: 4/2 Wednesday: 4/3 Thursdays: 4/4, 4/25

TOWN ASEP

TOWN ASEP Town After-School Enrichment Programs

TOWN ASEP Overview SESSION 3: WINTER January 9 thru March 28, 2024 Day

Monday 8 classes

Tuesday 12 classes

Wednesday 12 classes

Thursday 12 classes

Cooking Round the World: Cooking Round the USA Megan De-Toth: Strum & Sing w/ Ukuleles

Cooking Round the World: Cooking Round the World Berkeley Chess School: Chess Challenge Young Rembrandts: FUN!damentals of Drawing

Play-Well TEKnologies: STEM FUN!damentals Skyhawks Olympics

Play-Well TEKnologies: Transportation Engineering MVCT Training: Glee Club Craft Club

Bus Pass from Rheem Elementary

$56

$84

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Extended Care min/max: 4/16

$64

$96

$96

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Monday 7 classes

Tuesday 7 classes

Wednesday 7 classes

Thursday 6 classes

Cooking Round the World: Eat Your Colors Megan De-Toth: Strum & Sing w/ Ukuleles

Cooking Round the World: Street Food Round the World Berkeley Chess School: Chess Challenge Young Rembrandts: Spring Cartooning

Play-Well TEKnologies: Minecraft Engineering Skyhawks Olympics

Play-Well TEKnologies: Mandalorian Training Craft Club

Bus Pass from Rheem Elementary

$49

$49

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$42

Extended Care min/max: 4/16

$56

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Cooking Round the World Cooking Round the World Staff • Ages 6–12

Session 3: Cooking Round the USA Children will visit a different US state each day, learn about what that state is distinctly known for, and eat delicious foods associated with that state.

Mondays, 1/22–3/25, 3:30–5:00pm $291 + $40 materials fee*

Cooking Round the World You won’t need a passport to cook from different countries around the world! Students will learn about culture and celebrations while enjoying the foods and flavors from different countries. Each class we cook one to two different dishes from the country of the day.

Other activities include map and language education, a folktale from the country of the day, and a cooking demonstration. Yum, fun, and educational!

Tuesdays, 1/9–3/26, 3:30–5:00pm $436 + $60 materials fee*

Session 4: Eat Your Colors Green, brown, yellow, white, red, orange, black… each class focuses on a new color. From the foods we cook, to the stories and activities—the color dominates!

Mondays, 4/8–5/20, 3:30–5:00pm $254 + $35 materials fee*

Street Food Round the World From Brazilian bolinhos de arroz (fried rice fritters), to Hong Kong pot stickers, to Irish mini spinach tarts, some of the best cultural cuisine can be had from a street cart. Students will be trying these “pick-up and take-away” treats from around the world!

Tuesdays, 4/9–5/21, 3:30–5:00pm $254 + $35 materials fee*

All Classes: *Materials fee due to instructor on first day.

Checks made payable to Cooking Round the World.

Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 6/12

Strum & Sing w/ Ukuleles Megan Dey-Toth • Ages 6–11 Strum & Sing w/ Ukeleles is a fun beginning ukulele class. We will learn to tune, strum, and play common chords on our ukuleles. We will learn songs and play musical games! Let’s strum & sing! *Students will need to bring their own ukulele. Lamorinda Music has a large assortment for sale.

Session 3: Session 4: Location: Casita Mondays, 1/22–3/25, Mondays, 4/8–5/20, Min/Max: 4/12 3:30–4:30, $208 3:30–4:30, $182

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Skyhawks Olympics

Berkeley Chess School Staff • Ages 6–12 Immerse yourself in the exciting world of chess! Chess is fun and can be learned quickly and easily! Studies have found that chess helps improve test results in reading, science, and math, and produces growth in critical cognitive skills. Beyond academia, chess influences social behavior including self-esteem, respect for others, patience, and good sportsmanship.

And did we mention: it’s fun!

Session 3: Tuesdays, 1/9–3/26, 3:30–4:30pm, $265 Session 4: Tuesdays, 4/9–5/21, 3:30–4:30pm, $154

Skyhawks Staff • Ages 5–12 This program combines all your favorite Skyhawks sports and 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 winter.

Session 3: Wednesdays, 1/10–3/27, 2:15–3:15pm, $402 Session 4: Wednesdays, 4/10–5/22, 2:15–3:15pm, $228 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 7/14

Location: Casita Min/Max: 10/20

Young Rembrandts Art Classes Young Rembrandts Berkeley/Oakland/East Bay Ages 51/2–11

Session 3: FUN!damentals of Drawing This session introduces our students to a fascinating world of color, pattern, and design. We say goodbye to our favorite summer memory in our detailed still life drawing of a beach. We explore color usage and composition in our silly monster and fire truck drawings. You will be MOOved with our stylized patterned cow drawing that not only challenges our technique but also our color scheme. Our students will learn cultural themes as they draw and color Kawaii art. For Winter Session 3, curriculum is TBD, but note that no student ever draws the same drawing twice, ever!

Tuesdays, 1/9–3/26, 3:30–4:30pm, $260

TOWN ASEP

Chess Challenge

Session 4: Spring Cartooning For all kids who need to stay engaged and laughing, our Young Rembrandts cartooning classes are surely the most fun you can have while learning! This entertaining program combines Young Rembrandts’ 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.

Tuesdays, 4/9–5/21, 3:30–4:30pm, $156 All Classes: Location: Casita; Min/Max: 10/20

Glee Club!

Myeve Capozzi Vocal Training • Ages 5–9 If you are obsessed with singing and performing 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!

Session 3: Thursdays, 1/11–3/28, 2:15–3:15pm, $364 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 10/25 MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • WINTER/SPRING 2024

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Play-well TEKnologies with LEGO® Materials Play-Well Staff • 5-12

Session 3: STEM FUNdamentals Level up your engineering skills with Play-Well TEKnologies and tens of thousands of LEGO® parts!

Apply real-world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture through engineer-designed projects.

Projects are rotated seasonally to ensure that even returning students get a new experience, so join us to design and build as never before and explore your craziest ideas.

Wednesdays, 1/10–3/27, 2:15–3:15pm, $274

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Transportation Engineering

Minecraft Engineering

Break the sound barrier on a supersonic jet, deliver cargo by train, and explore a swamp in your airboat.

Build and create different modes of transportation out of more than 20,000 pieces of LEGO®, all while learning about the engineering concepts that make vehicles and vessels work.

Thursdays, 1/11–3/28, 3:30–4:30pm, $274

Venture into the world of Minecraft in our unique LEGO® experience. Get ready to build your base, craft your tools, use your Minecart to harvest raw resources, and battle to stop the Ender Dragon from ending the world. Come explore the endless possibilities of LEGO® with a trained Play-Well instructor.

Wednesdays, 4/10–5/22, 2:15–3:15pm, $160

Mandalorian Training

Craft Club!

Town of Moraga Staff • Ages 5–11 Have your child join other Moraga students with hands-on arts & crafts projects that your child will create in this in-house workshop style program!

Think it! Make it! Take it!

Session 3: Imagination Station Thursdays, 1/11–3/28, 3:30–4:30pm, $216 Session 4: Made in Moraga Thursdays, 4/11–5/23, 3:30–4:30pm, $126 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 8/20

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Here’s our chance to join our friends and learn what it takes to become a true Mandalorian. Using LEGO®, an experienced instructor will guide us through the skills and equipment needed to earn the title. We will build our gauntlet fighter ship to weave through the galaxy, our Z-6 jetpacks to maneuver through the air, and of course defend ourselves with our Mandalorian armor.

Coming to a galaxy near you!

Thursdays, 4/11–5/23, 3:30–4:30pm, $160

CLASSES

CLASSES for Children Music Together Music Together Staff • 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.

Winter: Tuesdays, 1/9–3/12, 9:30–10:15am Tuesdays, 1/9–3/12, 10:30–11:15am Thursdays, 1/11–3/14, 10:00–10:45am Saturdays, 1/13–3/16, 9:30–10:15am Saturdays, 1/13–3/16, 10:30–11:15am Spring: Tuesdays, 4/9–6/11, 9:30–10:15am Tuesdays, 4/9–6/11, 10:30–11:15am Thursdays, 4/11–6/13, 10:00–10:45am Saturdays, 4/13–6/15, 9:30–10:15am Saturdays, 4/13–6/15, 10:30–11:15am $295 first child; $205 each additional child Locations: Tuesday & Thursday: Casita Saturday: Moraga Commons Park Band Shell Min/Max: 6/12

Aloha Mind Math Aloha Mind Math Staff • Ages 6–12 Kids find learning math on the abacus fun!

Hands-on learning inspires confidence while learning mental math techniques. Students will develop agility with numbers and acquire visualization and problem-solving skills.

Session 1: Wednesdays, 1/10–2/21, 3:30–4:30pm, $160 Session 2: Wednesdays, 2/28–4/17, 3:30–4:30pm, $160 Location: Terrace Room; Min/Max: 7/15

Art Party: Holiday Edition Town Staff • Ages 2–5 Following the format of our popular monthly Art Party, let your child’s imagination run wild at our free-play art stations themed for the holidays.

Each Holiday Edition Art Party will include a keepsake project to take home. Please have your child wear clothes that can get messy. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Saturday: 2/10: Sweet Hearts 4/13: Invest in Our Planet 10:30–11:30am, $15/child/class Location: Casita; Min/Max: 5/20

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Super Soccer Stars

Super Soccer Stars Contra Costa $35 annual registration fee applies (Includes jersey).

CLASSES

Super Soccer Stars Parent & Me Ages 12–24 mos

Our coaches and puppet friends, Mimi & Pepe, take toddlers through a world of exciting physical activity. Play-based activities and engaging original music is used to develop pre-soccer skills in a fun and nurturing environment.

Saturdays, 1/20–3/16, 9:00–9:40am, $290 Sundays, 1/21–3/17, 9:00–9:40am, $290 Saturdays, 3/30–5/18, 9:00–9:40am, $290 Sundays, 3/31–5/19, 9:00–9:40am, $290

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 2–3

Every class includes an introduction to physical activities, rich language exposure, and movements such as running, hopping, jumping, and changing directions. We also focus on soccer activities by introducing skills for simple body movements including coordination and stability building. In addition, the curriculum incorporates fun dribbling and shooting activities to teach positive social interaction and the basic skills of soccer.

Saturdays, 1/20–3/16, 9:50–10:30am, $290 Sundays, 1/21–3/17, 9:50–10:30am, $290 Saturdays, 3/30–5/18, 9:50–10:30am, $290 Sundays, 3/31–5/19, 9:50–10:30am, $290

Skyhawks Sports Skyhawks Sports Staff

Skyhawks Hoopster Tots

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 3–4

This class is designed for children to be comfortable with the ball by further developing soccer skills such as dribbling, shooting, and the introduction of passing. We practice partner activities to promote sharing, listening, respect, and cooperation. Physical activities include dynamic exercises like moving with pace, changing directions, and lateral agility.

Saturdays, 1/20–3/16, 10:40–11:20am, $290 Sundays, 1/21–3/17, 10:40–11:20am, $290 Saturdays, 3/30–5/18, 10:40–11:20am, $290 Sundays, 3/31–5/19, 10:40–11:20am, $290

Super Soccer Stars

Ages 4–5

The primary focus for this age group is body movement with the ball. Your child will be introduced to juggling, concepts of teammates and teamwork, and other skill-building activities. Each class includes dynamic activities, which involve dribbling techniques and moves to promote confidence with the ball.

Saturdays, 1/20–3/16, 11:30am–12:15pm, $290 Sundays, 1/21–3/17, 11:30am–12:15pm, $290 Saturdays, 3/30–5/18, 11:30am–12:15pm, $290 Sundays, 3/31–5/19, 11:30am–12:15pm, $290

Super Soccer Stars FUN!damentals

Ages 5–7

In this class, we increase familiarity of space to enable children to develop team skills in a game environment.

Emphasis is placed on awareness of teammates, skills, and drills.

Saturdays, 1/20–3/16, 12:30–1:15pm, $290 Sundays, 1/21–3/17, 12:30–1:15pm, $290 Saturdays, 3/30–5/18, 12:30–1:15pm, $290 Sundays, 3/31–5/19, 12:30–1:15pm, $290 All Classes: Location: Moraga Commons Park Grass Area Min/Max: 6/14

Ages 3–5 Developing your child’s passion for basketball is a SLAM DUNK with Skyhawks Tot Basketball.

Through a series of age-appropriate games, participants gain the skills, confidence, and passion to take the next step in their basketball careers. Skyhawk 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, 1/10–3/27, 4:30–5:15pm, $401 Wednesdays, 4/10–5/22, 4:30–5:15pm, $228 Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room; Min/Max: 6/10

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Ages 5–6

This program was designed to teach young athletes the fundamentals of basketball through play. Through skill-based drills, games, and competitions, participants develop the skills and confidence to take the next step in Basketball. Our development objectives include Basketball Fundamentals as well as advanced game strategy including positions, plays, court spacing, offensive/defensive transitions, teamwork, and sportsmanship. 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, 1/10–3/27, 5:30–6:15pm, $401 Wednesdays, 4/10–5/22, 5:30–6:15pm, $228 Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room Min/Max: 6/10

Virtual Driver’s Ed Bay Area Driving School • Ages 15+ This is a virtual Driver’s Education with a live instructor.

Students will enjoy a series of lectures including understanding the responsibilities of having a driver’s license, learning the rules of the road and accidentavoidance procedures. Independent assignments will be completed during the week. Course also includes practice questions, defensive driving movies and written test prep. Upon successful completion, students will receive a certificate of completion.

Option to take full course online at your own pace available for $52. Register for self-paced class at anytime.

Saturdays, February 3–24, 9:00am to 12:00pm, $213 Saturdays, May 4–25, 9:00am to 12:00pm, $213 Location: Online; Min/Max: None

CLASSES

Skyhawks Basketball Fun and Fundamentals

Skyhawks Basketball Clinic 3v3 Ages 7–11

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, 1/10–3/27, 6:30–7:30pm, $401 Wednesdays, 4/10–5/22, 6:30–7:30pm, $228 Location: Los Perales Multipurpose Room Min/Max: 6/10

Splashball Lamorinda Water Polo Staff • Ages 5-9 Designed for girls and boys, ages 5 to 9, 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 available. Students should have basic swim skills: 25 yards free, 25 yards backstroke, 30 seconds tread water.

Spring session dates TBD. Registration will open on February 1 at moragarec.com.

Location: Miramonte High School Swim Center Min/Max: 25/100

Charitable Crochet Workshop Lily & Adelina • Ages 7–18 Want to learn a new hobby? Learn how to crochet with Lily & Adelina of Charitable Crochet. Participants will make their very own crochet bracelet.

Monday, 1/22, 3:30–5:00pm $26 + $5 Material Fee made payable to Yong Qin Location: Garden Conference Room; Min/Max: 6/15

Charitable Crochet Series Lily & Adelina • Ages 8–18 Want to learn to crochet? Join us for a 4-part crochet series taught by teens Lily & Adelina of Charitable Crochet. We’ll start from the basics and work our way up to creating an amigurumi (tiny stuffed toy) project of your choice!

Mondays, 1/29–2/26, 3:30–4:30pm; No class on 2/19 $145 + $15 Materials Fee made payable to Yong Qin Location: Garden Conference Room; Min/Max: 6/15 MORAGA ACTIVITY GUIDE • WINTER/SPRING 2024

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Resin Retreat Workshops

Tai Chi

In this introduction to epoxy resin, you will create and pour your own design in a wood serving tray; or for returning retreaters, you may opt to create a Resin Wall Canvas masterpiece! Color combinations and styles of pour are infinite. Let the creativity and resin flow!

Workshop 1: Tuesday, 2/27, 6:00–8:00pm, $87 Workshop 2: Tuesday, 5/14, 6:00–8:00pm, $87

CLASSES

Rita Ding Ma • 18+

Learn Tai Chi for physical health, stress reduction, balance, posture, mind-body connection, energy flow, vitality, and social connection. Instructor and Moraga resident, Rita Ding Ma, will guide you through the fundamentals she learned through years of study with Master Chen in Xi’an China, home of the clay soldiers.

Tuesdays, 1/9–2/27, 7:00–8:00pm, $208 Tuesdays, 3/5–4/30, 7:00–8:00pm, $208 Fridays, 1/12–3/1, 9:00–10:00am, $208 Fridays, 3/8–5/3, 9:00–10:00am, $208 No class 4/2 or 4/5 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 6/12

Chair Yoga (Formerly Golden Yoga) Maria Inez Yoga • 18+

Resin Retreat Staff • Ages 18+

Location: Casita; Min/Max: 4/16

California Mushroom Hunting Running Amok • Ages 18+

Beginning/foundation work for chanterelle hunting with your dog.

Mondays, 3/4–4/22, 6:30–7:30pm, $258 No class on 4/1 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 4/16

Join us in a safe, supportive, fun Yoga class accessible to all bodies! Specifically designed to stretch and strengthen the seasoned body. Improve your health, move your body, relieve tension, and increase your physical wellbeing all from a chair! Students may choose to participate on a mat as well (please bring a mat). Maria Inez Martinez is E-RYT 200 and certified in REWIND Golden Yoga for boomers and seniors.

Session 1: Tuesdays, 1/9–3/5, 10:00–11:00am, $187 Session 2: Tuesdays, 3/12–5/14, 10:00–11:00am, $187 No Class 4/2 Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 4/16

Wellness Walk

Maria Inez Yoga • Ages 18+

Experience the nurturing benefits of being in nature as we meet new friends, move, and meditate together.

It’s all about inclusivity and connection! We will gather to move the body with standing joint mobility, walk quarter-mile laps (on a flat paved loop) as we socialize, and stretch and connect with nature as we meditate amongst a redwood grove in gorgeous Rancho Laguna Park. All ages welcome!

Friday, 3/15, 10:00–11:30am, $31 Location: Rancho Laguna Park; Min/Max: 6/20

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Fitness for Fall Prevention Maria Inez Martinez • Ages 55+

This small group class for the seasoned adult includes body and brain exercises, stretches, balance drills, and games designed to strengthen and stretch muscles required for proper posture and balance. Class includes seated and standing exercises. Aim to increase your wellness and longevity while having loads of fun!

Session 1: Thursdays, 1/11–3/7, 10:00–11:00am, $224 Session 2: Thursdays, 3/14–5/16, 10:00–11:00am, $224 No Class 4/4 Location: La Sala; Min/Max: 4/10

Town Staff • Ages 55+

Please refer to the Senior Programs tab on the online registration portal or call us at 925-888-7045 for more information on the following trips that are scheduled for Winter/Spring 2024!

Min/Max: 4/6

January:

Pardee Home Museum Tea and Tour

February :

Glass Blowing Workshop at Slowburn Glass

March:

Da Boccery & Winery Tour, Livermore

April:

Baseball: San Francisco Giants vs Washington Nationals

May:

Filoli Gardens

CLASSES/SENIOR TRIPS

SENIOR TRIPS

Intermediate Dog Obedience Get Ready! Dogs LLC • 18+

Advance and polish skills learned in the Beginning Obedience/Manners class, building on the foundation laid, raising the bar of expectations, and preparing your pup for real world situations.

Wednesdays, 1/10–2/28, 6:30–7:30pm, $187 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 4/16

AKC Canine Good Citizen Get Ready! Dogs LLC • Ages 18+

Prerequisite: Beginning Obedience or instructor approval The American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen is a title showing that your dog can stay calm and safe in unforeseen situations and through distractions such as unfamiliar people and other dogs. The CGC training provides a level of confidence for both the owner and dog.

Those who pass the test may receive a certificate from the AKC. This is a required title for potential service and therapy dogs.

Wednesdays, 3/6–4/17, 6:30–7:30pm, $208 No class 4/3 Location: Casita; Min/Max: 4/16

Seeking Senior Recreation Program Volunteers The Town of Moraga is now seeking applications for those who are willing to share their hobbies and passions with others!

Please email recdesk@moraga.ca.us if interested!

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COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Friends of the Moraga Library We hope you have dropped by the much-loved library and are enjoying the benefits of our recent Fall 2023 Refresh Project—beautiful new furnishings, such as tables and chairs all purchased by the Friends, plus fresh carpeting and lighting upgrades compliments of the Town of Moraga.

The Friends of the Moraga Library is an allvolunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to the financial support of the Moraga Library and service to the local community. Funds raised through membership, donations, and book sales are used to underwrite library enrichment programs, as well as to purchase new books.

In addition, the Friends operate an amazing bargain Book Shop at the library, which is open during most library hours. Don’t miss out on our incredibly discounted book prices…come by soon, pick out some Best Sellers, and save loads! FOML also will hold a huge semi-annual Book Sale in the Spring, so keep an eye out for our upcoming publicity, which announces the sale date and time.

Make it a priority to join the fun at your Moraga library and thanks for being a FRIEND! Not a friend yet? Please consider becoming a new member, as your tax-deductible contribution will make an important difference in our community.

For more information regarding the ways to join and/or volunteer, please go to www.ccclib.org/mor-friends or email FOML94556@gmail.com.

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New or aspiring gardener? Ready to make new friends? The Moraga Garden Club Is the Place for You! When you join you will enjoy: • Nine monthly meetings offer expert speakers on myriad topics • Year-round Garden Study meets every month at a member’s house to share gardening joys or issues • Spring Salad Luncheon Fundraiser with dynamic speaker • Tour members’ home gardens • Opportunities to participate in creating and maintaining visual beauty around Town • Learn about and participate in the maintenance of the Monarch Butterfly Habitat at Rancho Laguna Park • Become versed in seed propagation, water preservation, composting, reforestation and more…

Established in 1970, we are a diverse group with a wide range of talents, ideas and gardening know-how. Best of all, there is always room for one more. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more: www.moragagardenclub.org.

What is Lamorinda Village?

Lamorinda Village is not just an organization— it’s a vibrant, close-knit community dedicated to empowering and enriching the lives of its members. We are a local, grassroots movement committed to ensuring that older adults in the Lamorinda area age gracefully and independently within the comfort of their own homes.

Our Mission Our mission is simple yet profound: Actively building a community that embraces connections, caring, and choices on how we live and thrive.

Lamorinda Village offers a wide range of essential services and fosters a supportive network for older adults, enabling them to lead active, fulfilled lives while staying connected with their neighbors and community.

What We Offer Lamorinda Village provides a comprehensive array of volunteer services and activities tailored to meet the unique needs and desires of our members. These include:

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Lamorinda Village: Empowering Independent Aging • Transportation: Volunteer drivers for medical appointments, grocery shopping, and social outings.

• Home Maintenance: Volunteer assistance with everyday household tasks and minor repairs.

• Tech Assistance: Skilled volunteers ready to assist with computer and technologyrelated issues.

• Grocery and Errand Support: Volunteers available to help with grocery shopping, errands, and pharmacy pickups.

• Social Activities: A wide variety of events, outings, and gatherings that promote social engagement and community connections.

• Educational Opportunities: Workshops and classes to encourage lifelong learning and personal growth.

• Physical Activities: A variety of options, including yoga classes, walking/hiking groups, and Fall Prevention classes.

• Other Volunteering: Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of others.

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Join Us Becoming a part of Lamorinda Village is easy, and the benefits are immeasurable. We invite you to explore our services, engage in our activities, and join our mission of enhancing the lives of older adults in our community.

Contact Us Ready to learn more or become a member and/or volunteer? We are here to answer your questions, provide more information, and help you take the first step toward an active, independent, and fulfilling life in Lamorinda.

Join Lamorinda Village today, and embrace the support, connections, and opportunities that await you in this thriving community.

Contact Information Website: www.lamorindavillage.org Phone: 925 283-3500 Email: info@lamorindavillage.org

CERT Winter Class Registration in Progress Disasters can happen at any time! While we cannot stop them, a great way to prepare for earthquakes as well as other disasters is to take the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class series. We invite residents to register for the Winter class starting January 11 in Lafayette.

The Winter class series will be held Thursday nights, January 11 to March 7, 6:30 to 9:30 pm at the Lafayette Community Center. The subjects covered include personal and home preparedness for all-hazard emergencies, hazardous materials and fire safety, disaster medical response, light search and rescue, Incident Command System, disaster psychology, terrorism, radio communications and pet preparedness.

The information you will learn is key for preparedness and response should disaster strike, and spaces are filling up fast. Register at https://classes.lamorindacert.org.

Being prepared is essential for the safety of you and your family. Taking the CERT class series might be the best gift you ever give yourself and them!

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Be Informed. Be Involved. Participate in the Moraga Community!

Here’s how. Sign up to receive the Moraga Citizens Network e-newsletter The MCN Link, delivered to your Inbox every two weeks. There you can read about upcoming events such as: • Announcements of cultural events, i.e. concerts, plays, etc. offered by Campolindo and Saint Mary’s College; • Programs for kids and adults offered by the Moraga Library; • Discussion of issues that affect the town’s development; • Community events like the Moraga Community Faire, the 4th of July festivities, Hacienda Nights, and Concerts in the Park.

See our website, www.mcnmoraga.org, for a complete CALENDAR of the month’s events and meetings, including dates, times, and locations.

Subscribe to The MCN Link by emailing a note to Ellen at ellen.beans@gmail.com or visiting our website and joining there. It’s free of course!

MCN will have a booth at the Moraga Community Faire in April. Stop by and meet some of us!

Moraga Historical Society Now is the time to join the Moraga Historical Society! 2024 is the 50th Anniversary of Incorporation and the Moraga Historical Society quarterly newsletters will spotlight the past 50 years ahead of the actual anniversary on November 12, 2024. Our membership drive will begin in January with the publication of our January newsletter. If you have lived in Moraga for a long time, contact us with your memories of the past 50 years. Do you remember the bowling alley or Charles Drugs or Fiesta Days celebrations? We will need research volunteers to help flush out this information to enlighten new residents of our path to incorporation.

Visit our volunteer page at moragahistory.org.

If interested please contact John Kaiser at Johnakaiser@comcast.net.

Rotary Club of Moraga

now has over 33,000 clubs in over 160 countries.

In the 1980s, RI initiated and continues to guide “Polio Plus”, the worldwide effort to eradicate the disease of polio, which is close to success.

Our Club provided the largest gift ever to our Town parks—the All-Access Playground at the Moraga Commons, where disabled children may actively and safely play with their friends and siblings. Surplus funds from this project were donated to the Town, and have been used this year to improve picnic facilities at the Commons. Playground train stations have been built in both Town parks earlier.

Our Club has initiated or participated in many projects in foreign countries, such as the completed Makambo-Moraga Community Center in Sierra Leone, the under-construction Lumumba Learning Center in the Congo, and a recent project to provide concrete floors and vented stoves to rural residents in Guatemala.

During the pandemic, we arranged for $30,000 of medical supplies to be delivered to a city in India. We recently arranged a $60,000 scholarship for a Moraga woman to attend Oxford University in England.

We meet for lunch most Tuesdays at La Finestra restaurant. To learn more: moragarotary.org.

Gain Skills as a Volunteer Counselor in Training This Summer!

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Our Club has been active in Moraga since 1967, following the motto “Service above Self”. We have continued to support many excellent community organizations such as MEF, Food Bank, Moraga Citizens Network, Chamber of Commerce, and the schools. Rotary International

Our Club has provided security cameras with links to first responders (soon to be expanded) in the four Moraga School District schools, and we provided medical kits for each classroom.

Previously, we gave dictionaries to each student in Moraga elementary schools, and later provided subscriptions to educational newspapers. We have sponsored 14 teams in Odyssey of the Mind, an extracurricular creative team competition for elementary and high school students.

Town Staff • Ages 12–15

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 to lead camp activities and interact with other staff, campers, and parents. CITs will focus on various transferable skills throughout their experience, as well as receive guidance in resume writing and interview skills. 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 12–15 (by June 3) • Two weeks of volunteering during the summer, approximately 15–30 hours per week • Mandatory orientation night May 9, 2024 • Mandatory training with camp staff June 3–7 Interview Dates: April 15–19 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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CASTING CALL!

Behold the grand spectacle that awaits at Moraga Day Camp! The stage is set for a summer of cinematic magic in Summer 2024.

Step into the world of Hollywood with arts, crafts, and games inspired by the finest works of Tinseltown.

G Aamp 2024 A r Day C

Will you join the cast and crew of Moraga Day Camp this summer?

LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION! 6/10 - 6/14

I’ve Got a Golden Ticket!

6/17 - 6/21

Cowabunga Dude!

6/24 - 6/28

Who Ya Gonna Call?

7/1 - 7/3 * ^

Mission: Camp-ossible

7/8 - 7/12

When Animals Could Speak

7/15 – 7/19

Wax On, Wax Off

7/22 – 7/26

If You Build It, They Will Come

7/29 – 8/2

Heeyyy Youuu Guysss!

8/5 - 8/9 ^

The Emerald City

Register early to secure your place in the spotlight before the final curtain call!

Moraga Day Camp Ages 5.5 - 11 Regular Care $298 9:00 AM–3:00 PM

Day Camp Jr. ^ Ages 4 - 6 $206 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Extended Care Add-on unstructured playtime + $76 from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Parents may pickup 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM anytime before 1:00 PM. * 7/1 – 7/3 Regular $179 / Extended +$46.

No Camp July 4 and 5 ^ No Moraga Day Camp Jr. for the weeks of 7/1 and 8/5

Field trips and specialized activities are scheduled each week! Friday drop-off & pick-up at Moraga Commons Park Picnic Area. Day Camp Jr. does not attend the weekly Moraga Day Camp fieldtrips.

Early Bird Discount

Register between February 1st and February 29th to receive 10% off your registration fees!

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PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID Moraga, CA PERMIT #19

Town of Moraga 2100 Donald Drive Moraga, CA 94556

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WE'RE HIRING!

Join our team for Summer 2024!

Ages 15 + Flexible Hours

Gain Job Experience Build Your Resume

Make Friends Earn Extra Income

Apply Online at Calopps.org/Town-of-Moraga Recreation Leader I/II $15.50 - $23/hr.

Application Period Opens January 29.