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2025-12-04 07:30:00Z	Dec 03, 2025	Club Meeting -- Loaves & Fishes	Dec 04, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	Janette Kennedy will share an overview of Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa -- its mission to provide free, hot, nutritious meals and daily groceries to neighbors in need, and its work serving the community through five dining rooms across the county. The presentation highlights current challenges, the growing demand for food assistance, and how partnerships and volunteers make this work possible. Attendees will learn how Loaves and Fishes is adapting to meet rising needs and how Kiwanis members can support local hunger-relief efforts.	View
2025-12-11 07:30:00Z	Dec 10, 2025	Club Meting -- Lassen National Park	Dec 11, 2025 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	Speaker scheduled to be Roseann “Rose” Worley, Superintendent of Lassen Volcanic National Park, with a description of programs and events conducted in the Park, including a summer camping program for disadvantaged youth funded by the Lassen Park Foundation (of which Jon King is a Board member).	View
2025-12-18 00:00:00Z	Dec 17, 2025	Club Meeting day -- No meeting this week	Dec 18, 2025			View
2025-12-25 00:00:00Z	Dec 24, 2025	Club Meeting day -- No meeting this week	Dec 25, 2025			View
2026-01-01 00:00:00Z	Dec 31, 2025	Club Meeting day -- No meeting this week	Jan 01, 2026			View
2026-01-08 07:30:00Z	Jan 07, 2026	Club Meeting -- Cal Shakes	Jan 08, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Cam Foster, one of the partners behind the new non-profit operation of the Cal shakes facility in Orinda.	View
2026-01-15 07:30:00Z	Jan 14, 2026	Club Meeting -- California Association of Food Banks (CAFB)	Jan 15, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Stacia Hill Levenfeld, Executive Director of the California Association of Food Banks. The program will be "An Introduction to the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB)" which will include the work of CAFB and its 42 member food banks (all in California!). The speaker will discuss the work of CAFB and its 42 member food banks (all in California!) as they address hunger and food insecurity for individuals and families in our communities and what might be in the pipeline for CalFresh and SNAP recipients in California as we head into 2026.	View
2026-01-22 07:30:00Z	Jan 21, 2026	Club Meeting -- Lamorinda Village	Jan 22, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Kathryn Ishizu, Executive Director of Lamorinda Village, whose talk will be "An Introduction to Lamorinda Village," a trusted local nonprofit that helps older adults stay active, connected, and independent as they age. Through volunteer support, enriching programs, and social connections, Lamorinda Village reduces isolation and makes everyday life easier—so seniors can continue living well in the homes and communities they love.	View
2026-01-29 07:30:00Z	Jan 28, 2026	Club Meeting -- Thoughts about Retirement Accounts	Jan 29, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Erin Beable, Sr. Vice President, Financial Advisor, The Pacific Group at Morgan Stanley. The topic will be "Thoughts About Retirement Accounts." The emphasis will be on "curious" retirement account details and tax efficiencies worthy of consideration, including (1) Roth conversions, (2) understanding rules governing inherited IRAs and (3) Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA). The program topic will be "Curious Retirement" account details and tax efficiencies that people should consider: Roth conversion, Understanding Inherited IRA Rules and NUA (Net Unrealized Appreciation).	View
2026-02-05 07:30:00Z	Feb 04, 2026	Club Meeting -- Cantare	Feb 05, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	Cantare is a non-profit organization dedicated to sharing the power and beauty of choral music through adult choirs, youth programs, and concert performances. The program will include an update on current Cantare presentations by both the Youth choirs and adult choir. In addition, information concerning the pending high school choir trip to Southern California to participate in choral competitions will be discussed. The speakers will be Julie Haydon, Director of Children's & Youth Choirs, and David Morales, Founding Artistic Director.	View
2026-02-12 07:23:00Z	Feb 11, 2026	Club Meeting -- Kiwanis Lt. Governor	Feb 12, 2026 7:23 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Cecelia Stone, the local Kiwanis Division 26 Lt. Governor. Cecilia will provide an update on Kiwanis challenges and opportunities	View
2026-02-19 07:30:00Z	Feb 18, 2026	Club Meeting -- MSD & MEF Update	Feb 19, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The Program will be “An Update on Moraga School District (MSD) Funding.” The presenters will be "MSD Superintendent Dr. Julie Parks and Ana Moon, Executive Director of Programs for the Moraga Education Foundation (MEF), who will talk about the funding gap under the state's funding formula, for the MSD, a top performing school district, and the consequent imperative for MEF fundraising to maintain the ability of MSD to continue to offer (a) competitive salaries for teachers and staff and (b) a breadth of excellent educational programing." The Program host will be Ian Cook.	View
2026-02-26 07:30:00Z	Feb 25, 2026	Club Meeting -- Moraga Parks & Recreation	Feb 26, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Jasmine Bateson, Recreation Supervisor with the Moraga Parks and Recreation Department, who will give a talk titled "Growing Together: Recreation Programs for Youth and Seniors." The talk will explore the expansion of Moraga’s afterschool enrichment and senior programs, emphasizing their growing participation and positive impact on our community, programs which play a vital role in fostering engagement and improving the well-being of residents across all generations.	View
2026-03-05 07:30:00Z	Mar 04, 2026	Club Meeting -- Moraga Planning	Mar 05, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Sonia Urzua, Moraga Planning Director, whose topic will be ‘Public Participation in the Planning Process’ with several examples. The Program Provider will be Graig Crossley.	View
2026-03-12 07:30:00Z	Mar 12, 2026	Club Meeting -- Update on MOFD Activities and Programs	Mar 12, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Orinda Presbyterian Church	The speakers will be Jeff Isaacs, MOFD Fire Chief, and Niels Tangherlini, MOFD Ambulance Supervisor, who will provide a program titled "Update on MOFD Activities and Programs,” which will include changes in the District's ambulance service program, preparations for the upcoming wildfire season, and an update on the State-level effort to establish a Zone 0 regulation.	View
2026-03-19 07:30:00Z	Mar 19, 2026	Club Meeting -- Cancer Support Community	Mar 19, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speakers will be Andy Dunn, Senior Development Manager for the Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area (CSC), and volunteer Brian Donahue, who will speak on The Future of the Cancer Support Center." The talk will include a description of the services and the exciting project underway that will increase and improve services to anyone affected by cancer. The Program Provider will be Sam Sperry.	View
2026-03-26 00:00:00Z	Mar 25, 2026	No Club Meeting this week	Mar 26, 2026		No Club Meeting this week	View
2026-04-02 07:30:00Z	Apr 02, 2026	Club Meeting -- Greet Moraga Magazine and various Moraga Parks Foundation initiatives	Apr 02, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Christine Camp, Moraga Kiwanis Club member and Owner/Publisher of the Greet Moraga Magazine, who will speak on the Greet Moraga Magazine, the Moraga Parks Foundation (MPF) Summer Concert Series, and various initiatives from an MPF perspective. The Program Provider will be Chris McGuffin.	View
2026-04-09 19:30:00Z	Apr 09, 2026	Club Meeting -- EBRPD History and the Next Generation	Apr 09, 2026 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	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.	View
2026-04-16 07:30:00Z	Apr 16, 2026	Club Meeting -- “Lung Cancer Screening: Why Early Detection Matter.”	Apr 16, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	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	View
2026-04-23 07:30:00Z	Apr 23, 2026	Club Meeting -- Evolution of the Lesher Center	Apr 23, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	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.	View
2026-04-30 07:30:00Z	Apr 30, 2026	Club Meeting -- Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano	Apr 30, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	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.	View
2026-05-07 07:30:00Z	May 07, 2026	Club Meeting -- Saint Mary's College Museum of Art	May 07, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	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.	View
2026-05-14 07:30:00Z	May 14, 2026	Club Meeting -- Moraga's July 4th Fireworks	May 14, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	The speaker will be Pat Dyas, representing Pyro Spectaculars, the company which puts on Moraga’s July 4^thfireworks 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.	View
2026-05-21 07:30:00Z	May 21, 2026	Club Meeting -- "2026 Changing Voting Landscapes"	May 21, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	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.	View
2026-05-28 07:30:00Z	May 28, 2026	Club Meeting -- Supervisor Candace Andersen	May 28, 2026 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM	Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church	Contra Costa County District 2 Supervisor Candace Andersen will be providing an update on the County in general, and her activities in particular.	View

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