William Penn Mott Jr. Environmental Awards for 2019, 2022, 2023
The 2019, 2022 and 2023 William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Awards were presented June 4 at the Wilder Art and Garden Center. The...
Rotary Club of Orinda Donates to The OA
With funds raised from last year’s Dancing with the Cars, Rotary Club of Orinda President Rodney Lal (right) handed a check for $5,000...
A Message from the President – July 2023
It Takes a Village
I love July. It’s a special month, not just because my birthday is the 12th and the weather is usually...
Meet Alex Drexel: Newest Board Member to The Orinda Association
The newest member of The Orinda Association’s board of directors brings a strong sense of business acumen and technology with his undergraduate degree...
Message from the OA Board – June 2023
Summertime Fun in Orinda
Lots going on in Orinda this month, and we encourage you to take advantage of the many fun opportunities. Here...
Message from the OA President – May 2023
July 4 Events and William Penn Mott Jr. Awards Coming Soon
Can you see the sun in the sky and feel the warmth on...
Student Contest: Design Winning T-Shirts for 4th of July and Car...
Do you like to draw? Create stunning digital art? If so, get out the crayons, colored pencils, paints and computers. Through April 15,...
The Orinda Association Thanks Its Community Volunteers
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Car Show 2022* denotes event committee Kellen BakerMike BakerCarlos BaltodanoBill Brobeck*Tina ChenSarah ColeEthan ColeEthan ConleyMichael ConleyBill Criswell*David DierksBarbara EdwardsXavier Estrada*Jill Gelster*Christine GkatzimasEllie GkatzimasSteve Harwood*Hans...
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
(Cathy Goshorn, Photographer)Kate Wiley, from The Orinda Association, drives Eartha Newsong to her appointment through the volunteer-run Seniors Around Town program.
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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
Why did you choose journalism as a career? I’m naturally curious and love asking questions. Journalism gives me an excuse to be nosey! As...
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
Lauren White grew up in Orinda attending local schools that newcomers to Orinda may not be familiar with. She attended Orinda Union School...
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...
