SAT Drivers Feted at Annual Luncheon
Ingrid Evans and John Creech take part in the special drivers’ luncheon put on by the staff of Seniors Around Town in...
President’s Message – May 2019
Emergency Evacuation Forum, Classic Car Show Coming Up
November’s Camp Fire is considered the deadliest wildfire in California to date. It destroyed the...
Thank You!
The Orinda Association would not be able to do what it does -- including publishing this newspaper -- without the contributions of...
President’s Message – April 2019
‘Love is Something if you Give it Away…’
"Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love...
Why These Five Locals are Being Honored this Month
Most people around the city probably are familiar with the names of the five people who will be feted by The Orinda...
President’s Message – March 2019
Recognition Well Deserved by Residents Being Honored at Annual Awards Gala
There are many examples of volunteers in our community who make a...
15th Annual Classic Car Show Set to Hit the Road in...
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)
Chip Herman (2nd from left) turns over the keys to the car show, not to mention the Corvette, to Classic Car Show...
Citizen and Mott Awards Announced
The Orinda Citizen of the Year/William Penn Mott, Jr. Environmental Award Ceremony scheduled for March 22 has been postponed. It will be rescheduled in...
President’s Message – February 2019
New Beginnings
In my new role as The Orinda Association (OA) president, I would like to wish all of you a fabulous February...
Simar Khanna Named Editor
On Feb. 1, Simar Khanna took the reigns as editor of The Orinda News. She continues a proud tradition begun in 1985...
Local Editor Takes on New Role
(Charlie Jarrett, Photographer)
After 25 years with The Orinda News, Sally Hogarty has transitioned to a new role as executive editor.
This month marks...
Warm Coat Drive Exceeds Expectations
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Sleepy Hollow students (L-R) Back Row: Haley Hoskins, Eve Copeland, Annarose Smith; Front row: Sofia Blore, Emma Stokes help sort donations for the...
President’s Message – Jan 2019
Wishing You a Healthy Happy 2019!
Let’s start off the year on Jan. 1 with Polar Bear Swim Day. We have so many...
Orinda Association’s New Board of Directors Takes the Reins
CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
New OA President Carlos Baltodano.
At its Dec. 10 meeting, The Orinda Association elected Carlos Baltodano as its new president. Baltodano will...
Nominations for Citizen of Year and Mott Environmental Awards
The Orinda Community Foundation and The Orinda Association (OA) are looking for local residents or organizations that have contributed substantially to the...
Lots of Joy at SAT Luncheon
(Sally Hogarty, Photographer)
Lucia and Anthony Steger not only enjoyed the SAT luncheon but also the attentions of therapy dog George, owned by Bill and...
Local Couples Support Orinda Seniors Throughout the Year
This holiday season, and throughout the year, volunteers for Seniors Around Town (SAT) find joy providing transportation to Orinda seniors.
Cathy Goshorn, who coordinates rides...
President’s Message, December 2018
Orinda is Bright and Beautiful
Let’s kick off December with a Shop Orinda Day! Our town is beautiful and full of good things to do!...
Keeping People Warm This Winter
Most of us are fortunate to have nice warm coats and other clothing to keep us comfortable through the winter months. But,...
President’s Message, November 2018
Home is where our heart is….really!
In Orinda, home is where our heart, and tummy, like to be. On Nov. 1, Men Make Dinner Day...
