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Apr 09, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
The speaker will be Lynda Deschambault, Moraga Kiwanis Club member and Director, Ward 2, East Bay Regional Parks District (EBRPD), who will give a talk titled “Parks History and the Next Generation.”
Lynda will discuss how EBRPD became the nation’s largest park district, the important role of youth, and the upcoming District plan to ensure resources, biodiversity, and watersheds are protected and client resistant.
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Apr 16, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Maggie McCloskey, herself a lung cancer survivor, whose presentation is entitled, “Lung Cancer Screening: Why Early Detection Matter.” The speaker will share her personal story and her responses to a number of commonly-asked questions, including (a) what screening is – and what it is not, (b) why early detection matters, and (c) who should consider screening (NOT just smokers – anyone with lungs can get lung cancer). She will also share some key U.S. lung cancer statistics (including deaths resulting from lung cancer, compared to breast, colon and prostate cancer). The Program Provider will be Mike Donovan
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Apr 23, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Carolyn Jackson, Lesher Center General Manager, will give a talk titled "Evolution of the Lesher Center." The talk will include an overview of the history and evolving programming at the Walnut Creek arts center, including highlights of initiatives in the Center’s strategic plan and a preview of upcoming events.
Carolyn Jackson is the Assistant Director of the City of Walnut Creek’s Arts + Recreation Department, serving as General Manager of the Lesher Center and Managing Director of Center REP. She oversees programming including the Headliners presentation series, Center Repertory Company, Bedford Gallery, venue rentals, and educational programs.
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Apr 30, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Dawn Manley, Community Partnerships Specialist and Food & Fund Drive Coordinator, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano.
The presentation title is "Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano – Current Work in the Community and How To Get Involved"
Dawn will provide a high level overview of the Food Bank’s function and work in the community, along with opportunities for organizations and individuals to support our work.
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May 07, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Lauren MacDonald, Dean of the Library and Academic Resources and Executive Director of the Museum of Art at Saint Mary’s College of California (SMCMoA), who will give a presentation entitled “Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art, William Keith and the California Landscape Collection,” in which she (a) traces the history and significance of SMCMoA, the only institution in Contra Costa County which is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and (b) examines its distinguished collection of works by Mr. Keith, one of California’s most celebrated landscape painters, including an exploration of the collection’s historical importance, its role in preserving California’s artistic heritage, and SMCMoA’s ongoing commitment to stewarding these works.
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May 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Pat Dyas, representing Pyro Spectaculars, the company which puts on Moraga’s July 4th fireworks shows, who will present a talk entitled “Fireworks From Behind the Scene,” which will include (a) general fireworks information and (b) some specific information on how they produce the Moraga fireworks.
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May 21, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Janet Hoy, member of League of Women Voters, Diablo Valley (LWVDV), who will give a talk titled “2026 Changing Voting Landscapes."
Our US electoral system is changing due to Supreme Court decisions, presidential executive orders, and state and county laws. Come and learn about how elections happen in our country from the federal, state and county levels, and what to expect from these most recent or pending laws and court decisions.
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May 28, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Jun 04, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Tracey Feldman, representing the Occupational Therapy Training Program - NorCal (OTTP-NorCal). The website for the organization indicates that they "provide mental health services to youth, ages 3-24, who reside in Northern California," with the youth being referred to them through a variety of sources, including their schools and families themselves.
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Jun 11, 2026
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Jun 25, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Jul 09, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker is scheduled to be Tania Hanson-De Young, President of the Contra Costa Interfaith Coalition (CCIC), where she focuses on acquisition of furniture and monetary donations, fulfilling client requests and coordinating three volunteer teams. Her presentation will focus on what CCIC’s programs are and how she supports case managers from Contra Costa County in providing essentials to their clients as they transition from shelters to permanent housing.
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Jul 16, 2026 7:30 AM
The speaker is scheduled to be Moraga Police Detective Craig Walker, who will be discussing current trends in scams and financial crimes targeting Moraga residents. He has investigated hundreds of different scams, some of which involved the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars. Prior to his career in law enforcement, he was a stock broker/investment advisor for major brokerages, giving him a unique perspective on financial crimes.
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Jul 23, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Jul 30, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Steve Glazer, former member of the California State Senate from the 7th Senate District, which includes most of Contra Costa County. The talk is titled "Perspectives of a Veteran State Legislator on Addressing Select State and Local Problems" and will focus on a discussion of solving various problems facing our communities.
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Aug 06, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker is scheduled to be Cindy Dickeson, CEO of the Center for Early Intervention on Deafness (CEID).
The topic is: Maximizing Potential for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children and Adults
Learn how CEID’s unique approach to supporting young children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing (D/HH) and their families promotes language and communication development during the critical window of brain growth. CEID is a Bay Area-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that has been working with young D/HH children, adults and their families since 1980. Cindy will share about the needs, CEID services and what has changed in the nearly 5 decades CEID has been a community resource for positive impact. |
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Aug 13, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Howard Harpham, member of the Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley for many years, including serving as President in 2007-08.
Howard was a long-time attorney with the Alameda County Public Defender's Office and will give a talk titled "The Tales of the Court - the Black and the Blue.” The summary is — "Judges and policemen I have known - from a graduate of "the murder team”"
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Aug 20, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Club Brooke Schwartz, a food safety consultant, will speak on “Understanding the Cyclospora Outbreak”. Drawing on her 20 years of experience in developing and commercializing methods for food pathogen detection, Brooke will provide a talk about the current Cyclospora outbreak and how the public and private sectors work to prevent, identify and respond to foodborne pathogen outbreaks.
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Aug 27, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Aug 31, 2026 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sep 02, 2026 7:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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Sep 03, 2026 7:30 AM
The speaker will be Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley member Jim O’Brient, who will speak on a topic of geology, “Zealandia: The 8th and hidden continent - a brief tour of the geology, cultural highlights, and awesome scenery." This was a trip of a lifetime, visiting a magical land of Maori, Hobbits, wine, and volcanoes.
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Sep 09, 2026 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Sep 10, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker will be Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley member Bruce Kronmiller, whose presentation will be "Papua New Guinea - Into the Wild, a Land of the Unexpected." The program will provide an insight into the physical features of the 3rd largest island in the world, tracking 7 endemic bird families, and a fascinating visit to a highlands cultural festival.
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Sep 17, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Sep 24, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Sep 26, 2026 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
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Oct 01, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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Oct 08, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
The speaker program will focus on the Berkeley-based "Young Musicians Choral Orchestra" (YMCO), whose three primary purposes are to provide year-around comprehensive music training, academic tutoring, and personal growth support to disadvantaged 9 to 18 years old youth in the East Bay. A primary goal is to get each graduate into college. The presenter will be YMCO's President and Artistic Director, Geechi Taylor, a former graduate of YMCO's predecessor, the Young Musicians Program at UC Berkeley. |
