Message from the OA BOard – April 2023
The Orinda Association Celebrates 77 Years Promoting and Organizing Volunteerism
April 17-21 is national volunteer week, but at The Orinda Association, one week is...
Huge Thank You to The Orinda Association Supporters and Friends
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)TOPS, The Orinda Preschool, once again marched proudly in the 2022 4th of July parade. Parents, children and faculty have long been...
Message form the OA President – March 2023
A Big Thank You!
While this month is often known for its “madness” as the men’s NCAA tournament heats up, we at The Orinda...
William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award nominations Accepted through March 10
This annual award honors a citizen or group that displayed outstanding contributions in education and/or environmental preservation in celebration of William Penn Mott,...
A Message from the OA Board – February 2023
Celebrating the Past; Looking to the Future
The beginning of a new year is always a great time to look back and see what...
Meet The Orinda News’ New Executive Editor Kathy Cordova
(Jeff Heyman, Photographer)Kathy Cordova took the reins as executive editor of The Orinda News Jan. 1. She and her husband Jeff moved to Orinda a little...
A Message from the OA President – January 2023
Happy New Year and Thank You!
As we enter 2023, The Orinda Association (OA) thanks those who supported our various activities in 2022, including...
The Orinda Association Welcomes Eloise Sotelo to the Board
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)Eloise Sotelo looks forward to participating in the many facets of The Orinda Association even if it means some time away from...
A Message from the President – December 2022
Shop Locally This Holiday Season
It’s been a difficult time for our local businesses as they struggled through COVID and now an uncertain economy....
Meet Orinda Association’s Newest Board Member Lauren White
(Courtesy of Lauren White)Raised in Orinda, Lauren White is The Orinda Association’s newest board member.
Lauren White grew up in Orinda attending local...
A Message from the OA Board – November 2022
Giving Thanks and Gratitude
As we begin the holiday season, hopefully moving toward a more forgiving phase of COVID-19, giving thanks and practicing gratitude...
A Message from the OA Board – October 2022
Orinda Welcomes Autumn
In autumn we start to see hay bales and pumpkins around town and at Del Rey’s Boofest, Glorietta’s Fun Fest and...
A Message from the Orinda Association Board – September 2022
Orinda Classic Car Show and Dancing with the Cars is Here!
The Orinda Classic Car Show is coming fast! For classic and exotic car...
A Message from the OA President – August 2022
On to the Car Show!
What a 4th of July we had in Orinda! The weather was perfect, the entries colorful and the crowd...
Driver Appreciation Luncheon
(Cindy Powell, Photographer)
On June 15, The Orinda Association's Seniors Around Town program honored its volunteer drivers with a festive celebration. The OA also...
Message from the OA Board – July 2022
Get Out Your Red, White and Blue!
It’s finally here. The month of July – bringing with it concerts, picnics, warm nights, ripe tomatoes...
Message from the OA Board – June 2022
Summertime comes to Orinda!
Orinda Library Storytime is back in person at the Orinda Library, beginning June 1. Also, check out the library’s Summer...
A Message From the President – May 2022
Orinda – Keep on Truckin’
As the days grow warmer, The Orinda Association’s annual 4th of July Parade draws nearer! This year’s theme is...
Message from the OA Board – April 2022
Spring is in the Air
Spring is in the air. On April 1, Walk to Work Day, get out and enjoy our beautiful town....
Two Orinda Residents Become Orinda Association Board Members
(Courtesy of Kelly Sopak)State Farm Agent Kelly Sopak also coaches the Carondelet Women’s Basketball team.(Courtesy of Grace Paik)Grace Paik grew her creative solutions to...