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Contents Welcome to the Town of Moraga...... Page:...... 4 Important Numbers ...... Page: ...... 5, 6 Dining in Moraga ...... Page: ...... 8, 9 Saint Mary’s College – Part of our Community ...... Page: ...... 10 - 12 Moraga Orinda Fire District...... Page: ...... 13 Moraga History ...... Page: ...... 14 The Barn...... Page: ...... 15 We hope you find this Rheem Theatre: Movies in a Grand Manner...... Page: ...... 16 complimentary directory a Moraga Country Club...... Page: ...... 17 good tool that helps you to Shop Moraga First, support Moraga Chamber of Commerce ...... Page:...... 18, 19 our community, and keep tax Shop Moraga...... Page: ...... 20 dollars right here in Moraga. Vineyards and Wine Tasting...... Page: ...... 21 Your Moraga Chamber of Moraga Commons Park...... Page: ...... 22 Commerce is here to support Events at the Moraga Commons Park...... Page: ...... 23 and promote business in our town, and the success of our Volunteers Help the Town ...... Page:...... 24, 25 community. Please let us know Map...... Page:...... 26, 27 what we can do to facilitate Moraga’s Schools...... Page:...... 28, 29 continued success for the Parks and Trails ...... Page: ...... 30 - 34 betterment of us all. Demographics...... Page: ...... 36 Moraga Chamber of Commerce President Frank Melón Places of Worship...... Page: ...... 36 Sports & Youth Clubs ...... Page: ...... 36 Moraga Happenings ...... Page: ...... 37 Business Directory...... Page: ...... 38 - 47 Member Index ...... Page: ...... 48 - 50 Membership Application ...... Page: ...... 51
Publisher: Moraga Chamber of Commerce Thank you to our advertisers, whose contributions made Project Manager: Wendy Scheck this publication possible. Design & Layout: Andy Scheck The information in this directory is carefully gathered and Editor: Lee Borrowman compiled in such a way as to ensure maximum accuracy. Sales: Wendy Scheck However, the Moraga Chamber of Commerce cannot guarantee Photos: Moraga Historical Society, Ohlen Alexander the authenticity of the information furnished them, nor the Andy Scheck, Wendy Scheck, Lynn McAuliffe absence thereof. No responsibility for omissions and errors can Printing: Managed by Lamorinda Publishing Inc. be, nor is, assumed.
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Rheem Valley Manor neighborhood The Town of Moraga, incorporated in Engineering, Street Maintenance, Town offices are currently housed in 1974, is a general law town with a Vehicle Maintenance, Park Maintenance, three separate locations. The Town population of approximately 16,016, and Building Maintenance. Fire and Manager, Town Clerk, Planning, staffed with 32 employees. Moraga is emergency services are provided by the Engineering and Police are at 329 located in Contra Costa County. Moraga-Orinda Fire District. The East Rheem Blvd. Public Works is located at Tucked among pastoral hills, Moraga has Bay Municipal Utility District 331 Rheem Blvd. Finance and Parks and a semi-rural feel with beautiful trails, (EBMUD) is responsible for water. Recreation are at 2100 Donald Drive. parks, and open space; yet it is just a 10- Refuse collection is contracted out to a After construction is complete at 329 minute drive to the freeway and two private company. The Town maintains Rheem Blvd. all Town departments will BART stations, and a short 25-minute two parks with playgrounds, and the be located at that facility except Parks drive to downtown San Francisco. historical buildings and grounds of the and Recreation, which will remain at The Town operates under the council- Hacienda de las Flores and the Pavilion. 2100 Donald Drive – the Hacienda de manager form of government. Five Our small local government relies las Flores. council members are elected to 4-year heavily on citizen involvement in various Current Moraga Town Council terms, and every year the council selects positions; the Town Council appoints Through December 12, 2012: one member to serve as mayor. The volunteers to serve on the Town’s Town Council appoints the Town commissions and committees: Michael Metcalf, Mayor Manager, who is responsible for Howard Harpham, Vice Mayor Planning Commission supervising the day-to-day operations of Ken Chew Park and Recreation Commission the Town. Karen Mendonca Design Review Board Dave Trotter Town staff work in several departments: ADA Advisory Committee Administration; Finance; Police; Transportation Advisory Committee Town of Moraga Planning; Parks and Recreation; and Moraga Youth Involvement Committee 329 Rheem Blvd. Public Works which includes Audit and Finance Committee www.moraga.ca.us
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Important Numbers All Emergencies Town of Moraga POLICE, FIRE, MEDICAL – ...... Dial 911 www.moraga.ca.us All cellular calls...... (925) 284-5010 Administration ...... (925) 888-7022 Sheriff’s Office, 24 Hour Dispatch ...... (925) 646-2441 Town Manager & Town Clerk, Town Council, general questions Police Services, 24-Hour Police Dispatch...... (925) 284-5010 Earthquake Info www.earthquake.usgs.gov Finance ...... (925) 888-7033 Poison Control ...... (800) 222-1222 Financial Management, Reporting and Analysis Fire Department Police http://police.moraga.ca.us ...... (925) 888-7055 Moraga-Orinda Fire District, www.mofd.org Public Safety, Vacation Watch, Patrol Requests Emergencies, dial 911 When using a cell phone only call Parks and Recreation ...... (925) 888-7036 (925) 228-8282 or (925) 284-5010 Reserve space for an enrichment class, park or facility Non-emergency calls www.moragahacienda.com and www.moraga.ca.us Administration ...... (925) 258-4599 Station 41, 1280 Moraga Way ...... (925) 258-4541 Planning ...... (925) 888-7040 Station 42, 555 Moraga Road...... (925) 258-4542 General Plan, Residential and Commercial Design Review Fire Prevention ...... (925) 258-4525 Fire Marshal ...... (925) 258-4520 Public Works ...... (925) 888-7026 Maintain parks, medians, facilities, and roads. Plan review for Hospitals public and private construction Alta Bates Medical Center, Berkeley...... (510) 540-4444 Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Oakland ...(510) 655-4000 Parks & Recreation Children’s Hospital of Oakland...... (510) 428-3000 Moraga Parks & Recreation ...... (925) 888-7036 John Muir Medical Center, Walnut Creek...... (925) 939-3000 East Bay Regional Park District ...... (888) 327-2757 John Muir-Mt Diablo Medical Ctr., Concord.(925) 682-8200 Lafayette Reservoir ...... (925) 284-9669 Kaiser Medical Center ...... (925) 295-4000 Live Local. Bank Local. Community banking with Mechanics Bank – a better way of banking.
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Airports Transportation Oakland ...... (510) 563-3300 BART ...... (510) 465-2278 San Francisco ...... (650) 821-8211 Public Bus – County Connection ww.cccta.org ...(925) 676-7500 San Jose ...... (408) 501-7600 Carpool 511 ...... (925) 969-0841 Ex. 204 Concord Airport (Buchanan Field) ...... (925) 646-5722 Orinda Taxi ...... (925) 253-8294 Animal Control ...... (925) 335-8300 School Bus Program ...... (925) 299-3216 Seniors’ Lamorinda Spirit Van ...... (925) 283-3534 Community Services Senior Helpline –Rides ...... (925) 284-6161 Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline ...... (925) 939-4155 Alcohol & Drug Abuse Council ...... (925) 932-8100 Utilities Alanon, Alateen ...... (925) 932-6770 Garbage –Allied Waste Services ...... (925) 603-1144 California Highway Patrol ...... (925) 828-0466 Gas & Electricity – PG&E ...... (800) 743-5000 Family Stress Center ...... (925) 827-0212 Recycling – Waste Management ...... (925) 935-8900 Grief Services...... (800) 837-1818 Water – East Bay Municipal Utility District ...(866) 403-2683 Narcotics Anonymous...... (925) 685-4357 Water emergency ...... (866) 403-2683 Report Child Abuse...... (877) 881-1116 Telephone/Cable/Internet Services Elder Abuse ...... (877) 839-4347 AT&T ...... (800) 310-2355 Rape Crisis Center ...... (800) 670-7273 Comcast ...... (800) 945-2288 Road Conditions...... (800) 427-7623 Contra Costa County Runaway Hotline ...... (800) 718-4357 www.co.contra-costa.ca.us Senior Helpline ...... (925) 284-6161 STAND Against Domestic Violence ...... (888) 215-5555 Board of Supervisors, Second District: Suicide Prevention ...... (800) 833-2900 Candace Anderson...... (925) 335-1046 (Main) Elections ...... (925) 646-6067 (Lafayette) Email [email protected] Registration & Absentee Ballots ...... (925) 335-7800 Library State of California California State Assembly, Fourteenth District:Nancy Skinner Moraga Library, 1500 St. Mary's Road ...... (925) 376-6852 District Office ...... (510) 559-1406 Newspapers Capitol Office ...... (916) 319-2014 Contra Costa Times ...... (800) 598-4637 Email [email protected] Lamorinda Weekly ...... (925) 377-0977 California State Senate, Seventh District: Mark DeSaulnier San Francisco Chronicle ...... (800) 281-2476 District Office ...... (925) 942-6082 Capitol Office ...... (916) 445-6083 Public Schools Email [email protected] Moraga School District ...... (925) 376-5943 Governor: Jerry Brown ...... (916) 445-4633 Elementary Schools (K - 5) Federal Government Camino Pablo ...... (925) 376-4435 Ending December 2012: Effective January 2013: Donald L. Rheem ...... (925) 376-4441 Congressional Representative, Congressional Representative, Los Perales ...... (925) 631-0105 Tenth District Eleventh District Intermediate School (6 - 8) John Garamendi George Miller Joaquin Moraga , 1010 Camino Pablo ...... (925) 376-7206 1981 N. Broadway # 220 1333 Willow Pass Rd. # 203 Concord, CA 94520..(925) 602-1880 Acalanes Union High School District (9-12) ...(925) 942-9602 Walnut Creek, CA 94596.....(925) 932-8899 www.house.gov Fax: (925) 674-0983 High Schools (Grades 9 - 12) Acalanes High School ...... (925) 280-3970 U.S. Senate Campolindo High School ...... (925) 280-3950 Barbara Boxer ...... (415) 403-0100 Miramonte High School ...... (925) 280-3930 ...... (202) 224-3553 (Washington, D.C.) Email [email protected] Postal Service Dianne Feinstein ...... (415) 393-0707 United States Postal Service (USPS) ...... (202) 224-3841 (Washington, D.C.) Moraga Post Office 460 Center Street...... (800) 275-8777 Email [email protected] President Barack Obama ...... (202) 456-1414 Email [email protected]
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RISTORANTE Dining in Moraga AMOROMA Café Romana Cuisine • Extensive wine list Si Si Cafe...... 910 Country Club Drive (925) 377-1908 PIZZERIA Chinese Asia Palace...... 1460 Moraga Road # B (925) 376-0809 Chef Chao Restaurant ...... 343 Rheem Blvd. (925) 376-1740 AMOROMA China Moon...... 380 Park Street (925) 376-1828 Oven Baked Pizza • Pasta • Salads
Continental Open daily 11:00AM until 10:00PM Michael’s Ristorante...... 1375 Moraga Road, Suite A (925) 376-4300 www.amoroma1.com Terzetto Cuisine...... 1419 Moraga Way (925) 376-3832 360 Park Street, Moraga (925)377-ROMA(7662) Deli New Delhi Bistro ...... 484 Center Street (925) 376-3839 Safeway ...... 1355 Moraga Way (925) 376-9491
Fast Food Jack in the Box ...... 1440 Moraga Way (925) 376-0642
Indian New Delhi Bistro ...... 484 Center Street (925) 376-3839
Italian Pennini’s Ristorante...... 1375 Moraga Road, Suite D (925) 376-1515 All- You- Can- Eat $5.95 Ristorante Amoroma ...... 360 Park Street (925) 377-7662 Lunch Buffet. Mon-Fri: 11am – 2pm • We deliver Japanese Group Reservations Ask manager for details 925-377-6453 Kirin Sushi...... 356 Park Street (925) 376-2872 www.mountainmikes.com 504 Center Street, Moraga Mediterranean Shish Kabab Show...... 376 Park Street (925)388-0351
Pizza Lamorinda Pizza ...... 382 Park Street (925) 376-4040 Mountain Mike’s Pizza...... 504 Center Street (925) 377-6453 Pennini’s Ristorante...... 1375 Moraga Road, Suite D (925) 376-1515
Sushi Asia Palace...... 1460 Moraga Road # B (925) 376-0809 Kirin Sushi...... 356 Park Street (925) 376-2872 • 30 yrs of Serving Vietnamese Lamorinda Little Hearty Noodle-Pho & Pasta.....578 Center Street (925) 376-7600 • Lunch & Dinner • Take out welcome Yogurt/Ice Cream (925) 376-1740 Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy ...... 1480 H Moraga Road (925) 388-0695 Tangelo Frozen Yogurt...... 384 Park Street (925) 377-6000 www.chefchaorestaurant.com 343 Rheem Blvd • Moraga
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New Delhi Bistro American Italian Cuisine Savory Indian Cuisine & Deli Sandwiches • Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • 484 Center Street, Moraga • Catering • Sunday Brunch • (Rheem Valley Shopping Center) (925) 376-3839 Open daily 11 AM to 9 PM
Michael's Ristorante An elegant neighborhood restaurant serving authentic and innovative Italian American dishes. Mediterranean Italian pastas, fresh seafood, Restaurant Grill & Bar veal and beef entrees.
Belly Dancing every Tasty • Healthy • Great Atmosphere Extensive wine list full service Saturday night 7:00PM We do catering and deliver! cocktail lounge. 925-388-0351 376 Park St. (Rheem Center), Moraga 1375A Moraga Road www.ShishKababShow.com 925-376-4300 Sun & Wed 11am-9pm • Thur-Sat 11am-10pm Outdoor Patio Seating • Live entertainment on weekends Open Tuesday through Sunday 4:00-9:00pm
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www.moragachamber.org 9 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Saint Mary’s College – Part of our Community Saint Mary's College of California is one of the oldest colleges in the west, celebrating its 150th anniversary in 2013. Originally located in San Francisco, Saint Mary’s was established in 1863 by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese as a college for young men, operating for several years under Archdiocesan direction until 1868, when the De La Salle Christian Brothers assumed leadership of the school. The Christian Brothers are the world’s largest Roman Catholic order dedicated to teaching, founded 320 years ago by St. John Baptist de la Salle, who devoted his life to the ministry of Christian education, especially for the poor. Saint Mary’s moved east to Oakland in 1889 and then to its current home in Moraga in 1928. Still in use are 11 of the original structures on the Moraga campus — built in 1928 and 1929 in Mission Renaissance style with stunning white walls and red tile roofs. They surround the true heart of the campus, the College Chapel, which offers a place of reflection and peace for all, and is home to a remarkable collection of art, some of it hundreds of years old. Located in the lush Moraga Valley, Saint Mary’s is surrounded by the natural beauty and abundant wildlife of the Moraga hills. On one of the hillsides are the concrete letters SMC, which every freshman class since 1970 has painted at the beginning of their first semester. On another hill stands "La Cruz de la Victoria," the Cross of Victory, erected in 1936. This familiar landmark is a popular destination for campus hikers. High on another hill stands the Geissberger Observatory, equipped with a robotic telescope and a deck designed for stargazers. Much has changed since the College’s earliest days — with location, size and demographics dramatically transformed. The College’s first students in 1863 were mainly boys and young men from the lumber mills, cattle ranches, silver mines and gold diggings of the American West. Many of Saint Mary’s early students were Irish, hence the nickname first coined by a sports writer — The Gaels. And some of those first students came from as far away as Guatemala. When the Christian Brothers arrived in 1868 there were only 34 students. Today, Saint Mary’s has more than 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students, with women, first admitted in 1970, making up more than 50 percent of the student body. The College offers 40 majors and the following degrees: Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science, Master of Arts, Master of Arts in Leadership, Master of Education, Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, Master of Business Administration, Executive Master of Business Administration, and Doctorate in Educational Leadership. There are 196 faculty; the student-faculty ratio is 14:1 and the average class size is 21 students. Saint Mary’s is a comprehensive college — offering undergraduate and graduate programs that integrate liberal and professional education — and is built upon a foundation of Catholic, Lasallian and liberal arts traditions. The core Lasallian principles of social justice, faith in the presence of God, respect for all persons, inclusive community and quality education are reflected in every aspect of campus life and learning. Rooted in the Christian Brothers’ commitment to teaching and learning, Saint Mary’s student-centered education shapes individual lives that can transform society. The Catholic tradition fosters a Christian understanding of the whole person and defends the goodness, dignity and freedom of each individual in a community that values diversity of perspective, background and culture.
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The liberal arts tradition at Saint Mary’s seeks to resolve the great questions in human experience by searching for fundamental principles and causes. Tangelo is a self-service frozen This approach develops the intellectual abilities of the whole yogurt bar featuring 10 rotating person, preparing students for life beyond the knowledge premium flavors on tap daily and and skills for any particular profession. It develops critical over 35 toppings with endless thinking, an understanding of and respect for different ways combinations. Since you pay by of knowing and instills a desire for lifelong learning. ʓUɛɇʑɚ\Rʔɤԭ the weight, get as little or as much While encouraging intellectual rigor and spiritual growth, of everything as you want! the College also fosters physical wellbeing and active, athletic lifestyles. Saint Mary’s fields 14 Division I athletics teams, 14 club sports teams and is affiliated with the West Coast Conference. The arts are a vibrant part of campus life, offering the Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art, the only accredited art museum in Contra Costa County, the accomplished Performing Arts Department’s student productions in theatre, music and dance, the Creative Writing Reading Series featuring guest authors and poets, and River of Words, promoting environmental literacy through the arts and cultural exchange. As Saint Mary’s celebrates its sesquicentennial, it is important to note that, while much has changed over its 150 years, there remain rich traces of the past. Among them — the enduring commitment to service, learning and community and, of course, the ringing of the Chapel bells that every Saint Mary’s student has heard and remembers. In celebrating this anniversary, the College honors the memories, experiences and commitments that actively connect generations of Saint Mary’s Gaels.
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Contact Information for Saint Mary’s College Saint Mary's College Library 1928 St. Mary's Rd., Moraga Open to the public (925) 631-4000 (925) 631-4229 www.stmarys-ca.edu Timothy Korth Tennis Complex Contact Information for Saint Mary’s College: Courts are open to the public on a first come, first serve basis: Athletic Ticket Sales $10/hour. Box office location: McKeon Pavilion Call one of the coaches, Michael Wayman: (925) 631-4411 Phone number (925) 631-4689 or Lisa Alipaz: (925) 631-4711 for reservations. www.smcgaels.com LeFevre Theater Art Gallery The Performing Arts Department presents dance, music and The Saint Mary's College Museum of Art theater performances throughout the academic year that are www.stmarys-ca.edu/saint-marys-college-museum-of-art open to the public. (925) 631-4379 Box office: (925) 631-4670 Public Hours: http://www.stmarys-ca.edu/performing-arts Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Summer Camps Admission is $3 adults; youth 12 and under free; members free. Saint Mary's provides and hosts a number of summer camps. The exhibition space is ADA accessible. www.stmarys-ca.edu/athletics/summer-camps Group tours available, contact: [email protected] Adam Kennedy, Dir. of Summer Camps, (925) 631-4386
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The Moraga Orinda Fire District (MOFD) provides the highest quality fire MOFD can be reached at (925) 258-4599. protection, fire prevention, and emergency medical services available in More information about the Moraga northern California. The Town of Moraga and the adjacent City of Orinda Orinda Fire District is available at the merged fire districts 15 years ago to create the MOFD, which is supported district’s website, www.mofd.org. by local property taxes. Residents voted overwhelmingly to approve the Moraga-Orinda Fire District/ Station 41 formation of the joint district to improve emergency medical services and 1280 Moraga Way, Moraga upgrade facilities and equipment. The creation of the MOFD ensured that (925) 258-4541 local property taxes are used to support fire protection and emergency Moraga-Orinda Fire District/ Station 42 services in Moraga and Orinda and not spread throughout the county. 555 Moraga Road, Moraga The MOFD has 74 full time staff and18 paid on-call Reserves who respond (925) 258-4542 to an average of 16 emergencies per day and close to 3,000 annually. The Fire Chief: Randy Bradley district has five fire stations, two located in Moraga, and three paramedic District Office ambulances staffed by firefighter-paramedics who are cross-trained and 33 Orinda Way work in the dual capacity as both firefighters and paramedics. In addition, Orinda, CA 94563 paramedic coverage is provided on every fire engine that goes out on a call. (925) 258-4599 Main MOFD has a five-member governing board elected by neighborhood (925) 253-7764 Fax districts. [email protected]
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Although most of the homes, roads, and businesses in present day Moraga were built since 1960, the Moraga area has a rich and varied history. Once the stomping grounds of mastodons and three-toed horses, Moraga has nurtured villages of early Saklan Indians, hosted a booming lumber industry, had a railroad running through it, and boasted prime acreage for pears, walnuts, and vineyards. In 1835 the Mexican government granted Joaquin Moraga and his cousin, Juan Bernal, 13,316 acres of land in lieu of a military pension. Originally known as Rancho Laguna de los Palos Colorados (Ranch of the Lake of the Redwoods), the rancho included parts of Orinda, Moraga, Lafayette and the communities of Canyon and Redwood. By 1912 the bulk of the rancho was owned by James Irvine who started the Moraga Land Company. It was during this period that the Moraga Company headquarters was established next to what today is the Moraga Shopping Center. In 1927 the Moraga Company offered 100 acres free to Saint Mary's College. The college purchased an additional 300 acres and beginning building the campus in 1928. Subdivisions and homes were started in the area after 1935 when most of Moraga Historical Society the land was bought by the Utah Construction Company. In the early 1960s, 1500 St. Mary's Rd. Russell Bruzzone began building and subdividing in the old rancho. Moraga, CA 94556-2099 Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday Today, not only are our hills once again home to enticing vineyards, many 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. and by appointment of our historic building have been renovated, renewed, and in some cases Phone: (925) 377-8734 repurposed in recent years, keeping Moraga’s colorful past alive and finding www.moragahistory.org new usefulness in the Moraga of today.
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14 www.moragachamber.org Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition The Barn One of the town’s oldest surviving structures, the Barn was originally a 2-story hotel built in 1913-1914 by the Moraga Company. The Moraga Mercantile, as it was later called, also served as a place where one could buy hay and groceries, collect mail, and housed the first dial telephone switchboard station in the state. A bar was added in the 1930s but a State law prohibiting the use of the term “bar” forced the owners to add the infamous “n.” The Barn stayed in operation as a bar until it closed in the mid ‘80s and the building started to decay. Canyon Construction purchased the building in 1995 with the objective of conserving the original look of the property while creating a state of the art, sustainable building. Now boasting LEED certification, the Barn sports a roof made of solar tiles that incorporate photovoltaic circuits. Cement tanks are buried in the courtyard and collect rain water to irrigate the property and all lights are LED or fluorescent and programmed to turn on and off depending on movement and darkness. Currently the Barn serves as beautifully designed office space for his company, but Canyon Construction owner Chris Avant is exploring the idea of reinventing the Barn as a wine bar and event hub.
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Opening Night June 21, 1957
CAIFF Opening Night January 28, 2011 The Rheem Theatre first opened over 50 years ago as a single- The community rallied in the ‘80s to reopen the theater. For screen movie house with more than 1,000 seats. The opening several years it was used primarily for community arts night show June 21, 1957, featured the King Sisters, as developer performances and second-run movies. The King Sisters Donald Rheem showcased his dazzling new theater in the returned for a gala anniversary bash in 1985. mostly barren hills of Moraga. “Movies In A Grand Manner,” In 1999 the theater underwent a $1 million renovation that proudly proclaimed the marquee. The Saint Mary’s Collegian turned it into a 658-seat movie four-plex. However, the Rheem newspaper noted, “No longer will Gael students face the Theatre would continue to experience ownership and obstacle of hiking four miles to the Park show house in Lafayette management changes, closing and reopening more than once or the six mile cross county trek to the Orinda cinema palace.” over the years—each time with a different formula for success. Since that grand era, the Art Deco Rheem Theatre has struggled In 2009 the theater faced its most recent closure and once again to survive and has undergone numerous changes in ownership the community rallied to Save the Rheem Theatre. The theater and vision. From 1972 through 1984 the theater was closed; in closed in April, 2010, only to be reborn two months later as the the early ‘70s the interior was ravaged by thieves and vandals. New Rheem Theatre, now operated by the California Independent Film Festival Association, a 501(c) 3 nonprofit with a vision to bring community-supported vibrant, film based programs to the historic venue. CAIFFA offers up a variety of films, festivals and performing arts at the Theatre, and has given Moraga’s well-loved, aging
The creatively beauty a facelift – new projectors, seating (sofa, love seats and theater-seating rockers), paint, new lobby counters and most think recently a digital projector so the Theatre can continue to show Saklan first-run movies in the coming years. And we, as a community, compassionately continue to stand behind our theater and enjoy movies in a School act grand manner. Pre-K Through 8 The New Rheem Theatre 1678 School Street 350 Park Street, Moraga Est. Box office: (925) 388-0751 Moraga, CA 94556 1954 Main office: (925) 388-0752 live [email protected] 925-376-7900 courageously
16 www.moragachamber.org Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Moraga Country Club The Moraga Country Club was developed by Clark Wallace in accents throughout. The aquatic center was also improved, and 1973 with several partners. When the first homes were now features a 9-lane, 25-yard pool. advertised for sale, the fully landscaped, 3-bedroom homes were offered for $89,950—the amenities included a 9,000 square foot clubhouse, 12 tennis courts, a 6-lane pool and a 9- hole golf course. In 1988, MCC began to install an additional 9 holes of golf on land leased from the Town of Moraga. By the 21st century the MCC Board of Directors was struggling with a clubhouse that was neither ADA compliant nor earthquake safe, lockers that were too small, and a restaurant that was in dire need of updating. In the autumn of 2010 the original clubhouse was demolished. Early in 2012, members were welcomed into the new clubhouse, a stunning and spacious 22,000 square foot structure. Designed to be functional, energy efficient, and to maximize the use of ambient light, the new building houses an all-wood pro-shop, large locker rooms with personal lockers, a magnificent granite bar in the lounge, and teak and alder wood
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www.moragachamber.org 17 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Moraga Chamber of Commerce The Moraga Chamber of Commerce continues its effort to support and develop a stronger business community in our town. With 140 members, from local business people to non-profit organizations and interested citizens, the Chamber connects people, organizations, businesses and resources together as we work to make Moraga a vibrant community with a healthy business environment. The Moraga Chamber of Commerce does not have a physical office, but President does have a mail box at The UPS Store. Frank Melón Business Person of Moraga Chamber of Commerce, the Year 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I, # 254, Moraga, CA 94556.
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Brad & Gloria Noggle Brad Noggle, 5A Rent-A- Space, was honored as Moraga’s Business Person of the Year in February, 2012.
When you join the Moraga Chamber of Commerce you will meet and network with Executive Committee: other business people in the President – Frank Melón, Moraga Country Club community and you will Vice President – Kevin Reneau, Senior Helpers receive special membership Treasurer – Wendy Scheck, Lamorinda Weekly benefits for your business. Secretary – Candace Moses, Aegis Living All year long the Chamber is involved in a variety of Board Members: community activities and Ellen Beans, Moraga Citizen’s Network; Jason Evans, Coldwell Banker; events which give members Tim Farley, Saint Mary’s College; Doug Meyer, The UPS Store; opportunities to be active Edy Schwartz, Past President; Tom Sepe, State Farm Insurance. participants in the Administrator: community. To join, please Kathleen Nelson, [email protected] see application on page 51 or download from our website at: www.moragachamber.org www.moragachamber.org.
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Chamber Mixers Monthly mixers and meetings provide a chance for members to meet each other and to learn about what is going on in the community.
Moraga Community Faire The Moraga Chamber’s signature event, the Community Faire, is held the 2nd Sunday in May at the Rheem Valley Shopping Center. Activities include food booths, wine tasting, a classic car show, various children's games and activities and live musical entertainment. With more than 80 booths from local business and organizations, people have fun and make connections. Moraga Summer Golf Tournament Chamber members and their guests enjoyed 18 holes on the beautiful Moraga Country Club golf course or joined the after-party dinner and auction.
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Why is it important for all of us here in Moraga to “shop Moraga first?” Well, besides saving time, money, and effort, retail dollars spent here support our business friends and neighbors. More importantly, shopping in Moraga generates the sales tax that contributes to funding for road and sewer maintenance, and for services such as police, recreation, and the Town’s administration. The Shop Moraga First section of the Moraga Chamber of Commerce’s website is a great tool to learn about all the local businesses and services in your neighborhood.
Moraga Shopping Center Moraga Farmers’ Market
Every Sunday from 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. the Moraga Farmers' Market is open at the corner of Moraga Road and Moraga Located at the corner of Moraga Road and Moraga Way, the Center is Way. Drawing shoppers from throughout Lamorinda, and home to Safeway as well as locally-owned shops such as Across the Way, beyond, the market offers a wide variety of local produce, Loard’s Ice Cream, Moraga Garden Center, Moraga Hardware & Lumber bread, fresh fish, organic meat, honey, nuts, flowers, plants, and the UPS Store. dessert, pastries, and popcorn. Rheem Valley Shopping Center
The Rheem Center is anchored on one end by the New Rheem Theatre and at the other end by Home Goods and Dollar Tree. Recently a few new restaurants and eateries have opened in the Center and they are taking advantage of the generous walkways and open patios to establish a causal outdoor dining hub. Convenient parking is available to access a variety of goods and services such as pet supplies, hair styling, dry cleaning, floral arrangements and auto repair.
20 www.moragachamber.org Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Vineyards and Wine Tasting Move over, Napa Valley! If the Lamorinda Winegrowers Association has anything to say about it, our rolling hills and valleys will one day be an AVA designated wine grape-growing region. The backyard vineyards of the Association serve as living reminders of this area’s rich winegrowing past and offer a vision for its future. The Association promotes ongoing education and support for its members and the community as a winegrowing region, and encourages sustainable practices resulting in the produc- tion of high quality grapes and wine in an environmentally-friendly and socially responsible fashion. Several of the winemakers host tours of their vineyards and provide wine tasting opportunities. Deer Hill Vineyards Bullfrog Creek Vineyard 6 Lois Lane, Lafayette 35 Hanson Court, Moraga www.deerhillvineyards.com, (925) 283-2421 www.bullfrogcreekvineyard.com, (925) 377-0433 By Appointment only (normally weekends) Wine Tasting & Tours - None at this time. Vineyard Tours and Tastings. Tony De Venuta, Winemaker ([email protected]) Captain Vineyards Last One Picked Vineyards Moraga 2 Dalewood Terrace, Orinda www.captainvineyards.com, (925) 631 0714 www.orindavineyards.com, (925) 254-7213 [email protected] Hand crafted small lot wines of Cabernet, GSM, Green /sustainable winery. Barrel wine tasting and Petite Sirah and Pinot Gris. Offering vineyard tours vineyard tours by appointment. Offers 4-H, classes and tastings (by appointment only). For more and internships for college students. information, email [email protected]. Parkmon Vineyards Reliez Valley Vineyards 55 Laird Drive, Moraga Lafayette www.parkmon.com, (925) 631-7981 www.reliezvalleyvineyards.com, (925) 210-0113 [email protected] Reliez Valley Vineyards (500 Cabernet Award-winning, hand-crafted wines since 2005. Sauvignon, Malbec and Zinfandel vines). The Tours, tastings, and private parties by appointment only. vineyard and winery are not open to the public. Ward Vineyard For information please call or email Lafayette, (925) 299-0701 [email protected]. Wine Tasting & Tours Ward Vineyard (Tassajara Vincenza Ranch and Winery of Moraga Cellars -Pinot only). Wine tasting and vineyard www.vincenzaranch.com, (925) 260-9734 tours by appointment only. For more information, Wine tasting and barrel sampling by appointment. call or email [email protected].
www.moragachamber.org 21 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Moraga Commons Park A gathering place for families, friends and the entire extended community, the Moraga Commons Park is the heart and soul of Moraga. Surprisingly, the Commons Park is relatively new. The Town of Moraga purchased the park’s 40 acres from Caltrans in 1978 after plans for the area to become a freeway interchange for routes 77 and 93 were abandoned; the park was officially dedicated in July, 1982 by Mayor Margaret DePriester. On any given day the park is filled with children, grandparents, teens, walkers, bikers, picnickers, disc golfers, day campers, and concert goers. Throughout the year the community gathers on the extensive grounds for specific events and celebrations.
22 www.moragachamber.org Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Main Events at the Moraga Commons Park Spring Egg Hunt When the park turns yellow with thousands of daffodils, planted by volunteers from the Moraga Garden Club, we know it’s time for the Annual Spring Egg Hunt; sponsored by the Junior Women’s Club and the Parks & Recreation Dept. www.moragajuniors.org. Summer Concerts Thursday evenings from June through August, the community enjoys free concerts at the Commons Park sponsored by the Moraga Park Foundation. www.moragaparks.org/concert. 4th of July The old fashion, small town Fourth of July celebration starts in the morning with foot races, a pancake breakfast, and dog & bike parades, and ends with close to 1,000 celebrants enjoying a free concert and fireworks. Moraga Parks & .Recreation, www.moraga.ca.us. Moraga Pear & Wine Festival The Moraga Pear & Wine Festival in late September is another all-day event featuring pears, live music, food, wine tasting, art and children's activities. Holiday Tree Lighting Every December there are tree lightings at the Commons, sponsored by Hospice of the East Bay and the Town of Moraga. www.hospicecc.org & www.moraga.ca.
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x Professional care provided in our two, beautiful Moraga homes x Private rooms with complimentary cable TV, internet, phone and satellite radio x Tranquil outdoor space with decks, fruit trees and rose gardens x Daily social and recreational activities (live entertainment, arts and crafts, etc)
x Assistance with the activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting including incontinence care, ambulating) x Savory home cooked meals and snacks The Hacienda Foundation of Moraga was formed in 2006 x Medication management x Daily housekeeping and laundry with the mission to Enhance, Protect and Preserve the x Fitness, health and wellness programs Hacienda de las Flores. Formally the estate of Donald Rheem, (daily exercise and weekly Physical Therapy) the property located at 2100 Donald Drive has been owned and maintained by the Town of Moraga since in 1977. MoragaRetreat.com Successful fundraisers such as the annual Cinco de Mayo and (925)376-CARE (925)376-2273 Oktoberfest events provide opportunities for the community
License 075601205 / 075601509 to enjoy and appreciate the beautiful grounds and have helped the Foundation raise money to do some much-needed remodeling inside the building. The Board of Directors meets at 7:00 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at the Moraga Hacienda. For more information visit www.moragahacienda.com. Royale
Full Service Retirement, Assisted Living, & Memory Care. The Moraga Park Foundation has a mission to enhance recreational, cultural, and educational opportunities, to create a sense of community, and to improve the park facilities in Locally Owned and Operated Moraga. The Foundation funds bands for the Summer Concert Series held at the Moraga Commons Park and board members 1600 Canyon Rd. Moraga, CA 94556 grill dinners and run the concession stand. It helps to fund park Lic.# 075600577 improvements, such as the new playground equipment recently installed at Rancho Laguna Park, and organizes an annual 925-376-8900 community harvest of the 100-year-old pear trees near Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School. For more information visit BergCommunities.com http://moragaparks.org.
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Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
October 6 – December 16, 2012 The Cross in Art Rare and magnificent objects from 5th c. Constantinople to contemporary American examples Founded in 1977, the Rescue One Foundation grew out of the The Mission Paintings of Will Sparks (1862 – 1937) community's desire for quality, effective, local emergency The original Alma de Bretteville Spreckels collection of Alta services. Over the past 30 years, the Foundation has received and Baja California Missions, courtesy of Trotter Galleries, more than $300,000 in donations, allowing Rescue One to Carmel and Monterey donate items to the Moraga-Orinda Fire District's paramedic Nyame Brown: service including CPR training equipment, paramedic training John Henry’s Adventures In a Post Black World scholarships, cardiac monitors/defibrillators, and emergency Fantastic paintings based on tales told to him equipment such as the "Jaws of Life." by his father about the American folk hero Find out more at www.mofd.org/about/rescueone. February 3 – April 14, 2013 Carnival! Organized by the National Endowment for the Humanities On The Road, Carnival! spotlights vibrant and distinctive Carnival and Mardi Gras celebrations in Venice, New Orleans, Rio de Janeiro, Basel, Spain, Trinidad- Tobago, and South America
Exhibition Highlights in 2013 & 2014 Artists’ Self-Portraits from the Syracuse University Museum Collection Mel Ramos: Master Artist Tribute World War I Posters: The Propaganda War Pueblo to Pueblo: Southwest Pottery Northern California Indian Basketry
stmarys-ca.edu/museum 925.631.4379 The Friends of the Moraga Library has a commitment to Open Wednesdays - Sundays, 11 am - 4:30 pm provide both cultural and educational programs for our Closed between exhibitions community. Income from used book sales and membership fees Museum members, youth through 12th grade: free help buy reading and audio/visual materials as well as other Adult admission: $5, School and Group Tours Free supplies for the Library not covered in the County library Guide By Cell system budget. The Friends also help to extend library hours, Free Audio tours on your cell phone: hear from artists and curators, leave feedback, view the exhibitions fund lecture series, and provide special programs for children at your own pace. and teens. Find out more at http://ccclib.org/friends/mor.html.
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Moraga’s highly rated public schools of parental involvement in a variety of districts in the state. The majority of attract many families to the community. volunteer positions. Moraga students attend Campolindo; Ranking among the top school districts some also attend nearby Miramonte Joaquin Moraga Intermediate School in the state according to the Academic High School, located just across the offers students several elective options in Performance Index, Moraga schools border in Orinda. Both schools were foreign languages, visual and performing offer a well-rounded curriculum and recently ranked among the top 100 best arts, and eclectic offerings such as the many opportunities for children to public high schools in the United States. popular Foods class. Students are able to stretch their minds and imaginations. Moraga also has several preschool participate in an array of competitive Along with a strong emphasis on the programs; The Saklan School, a private, team sports through an afterschool core subjects, instruction by credentialed non-sectarian day school for K-8; and a program as well as academic and arts specialists in art, music, and physical private secondary school, Orion competitions. education is provided at all grade levels. Academy, which provides a college- Elementary school students benefit from Moraga’s public high school, preparatory program for students with a a multitude of special programs that Campolindo High School, is part of the neurocognitive disability such as ensure our children consistently reap the Acalanes Union High School District— Asperger’s syndrome, or a non-verbal benefits of great teachers and a high level one of the highest performing school learning disorder.
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District Offices Moraga School District Offices Joaquin Moraga Intermediate 1540 School Street 1010 Camino Pablo Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 376-5943 (925) 376-7206 www.moraga.k12.ca.us/schools Principal Joan Danilson Superintendent Bruce K. Burns Campolindo High School (925) 377-4101 300 Moraga Road Moraga Education Foundation Acalanes Union High School District Moraga, CA 94556 The Moraga Education Foundation 1212 Pleasant Hill Road (925) 376-5986 raises funds to preserve and enhance Lafayette, CA 94549 Principal John Walker educational opportunities for all (925) 280-3900 [email protected] Moraga public school students www.acalanes.k12.ca.us. Miramonte High School through a broad-based community Superintendent John Nickerson, Ed.D 750 Moraga Way effort that began in 1981. Quality (925) 280-3900 x6602 Orinda, CA 94563 public education is integral to Public Schools (925) 280-3930 Moraga’s culture—families, Principal Adam Clark community members, and local Camino Pablo Elementary [email protected] businesses contributed over $1.5 1111 Camino Pablo million to the Moraga Education Moraga, CA 94556 Private Schools Foundation last year to support (925) 376-4435 Orion Academy teachers, programs, and services in Principal Tom Rust 350 Rheem Blvd. our schools. Donald Rheem Elementary Moraga, CA 94556 To learn more about the many 90 Laird Drive (925) 377-0789 programs that exist through the Moraga, CA 94556 www.orionacademy.org support of the Moraga Education (925) 376-4441 Foundation, view fun videos created The Saklan School Principal Elaine Frank by MEF and Campolindo High 1678 School Street School students, and find out how Los Perales Elementary School Moraga CA 94556 you can help keep our schools 22 Wakefield Drive (925) 376-7900 among the best in the state, visit Moraga CA 94556 www.saklan.org moragaeducation.org. (925) 631-0105 Principal Charles Miller
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www.moragachamber.org 29 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Parks and Trails Moraga Commons Park 1425 St. Mary’s Road, at the corner of Moraga Road and Saint Mary’s Road A popular spot to access the Lafayette- Moraga Regional Trail for biking, walking or running, the park also offers a variety of facilities for sports enthusiasts: a skate park, disc golf course, a par course, sand volleyball, horseshoes, bocce ball, and half- court basketball. Swings, a water spray feature, and tot lot are available for the youngsters. Group picnic areas can be rented and accommodate up to 85 people. For reservations or more information visit www.moraga.ca.us or call (925) 888-7045. Rancho Laguna Park 2101 Camino Pablo, at the end of Camino Pablo almost a mile past Sanders Ranch This park is set in the midst of rolling hills at the outskirts of town and has a flat paved walking path as well as access to more rig- orous hiking trails. Play equipment, pic- nic areas, a children’s wooden train and train station, and a large lawn are all set among the trees.
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Moraga’s Trails Moraga boasts miles of trails offering hikers, bikers and horseback riders spacious panoramas and adventure along creeks, in oak canyons, through grasslands and on ridges and hilltops. Some trails are owned by East Bay Municipal Utility District and run through watershed hillsides which are closed to the public for the protection of drinking-water reservoirs, but can be accessed with a $10 annual permit. Other trails are managed by East Bay Regional Park District or by the Town of Moraga and do not require a permit. In general, bikes are allowed on paved trails but not on unpaved trails. Please see the Moraga Parks and Trails map on page 26. For more detailed maps and other information or permits, contact the following: East Bay Municipal Utility District www.ebmud.com/recreation/trail-use-permit/east-bay-trails Permits may be purchased on website above or in person at Moraga Parks and Recreation Department at 2100 Donald Drive. East Bay Regional Park District www.ebparks.org 1(888) EBPARKS ~ 1 (888) 327-2757 Moraga Parks and Recreation www.moraga.ca.us (925) 888-7035 King Canyon Loop by Upper San Leandro Reservoir This 6-mile trail will take you through meadows and over the steep, wooded hillsides along the reservoir. The trailhead is at the Valle Vista Staging Area on Canyon Road. There is no drinking water and only a primitive toilet at the trailhead. Dogs are allowed on leash. Bikes are not allowed. You can also reach the loop from the southwest corner of Rancho Laguna Park. EBMUD permit required. Rocky Ridge Trail Starting from EBMUD’s Rancho Laguna Staging area on the southeast side of the park, the 8.2-mile trail takes you on old ranching roads and game trails, through grassy hills and up a steep canyon to the top of Rocky Ridge for stunning views of Moraga and Las Trampas Regional Park. EBMUD permit required. Old Moraga Ranch Regional Trail Established in 1972, this East Bay Regional Park District trail has the distinction of being one of the District's oldest trails. The hiking and equestrian trail winds through the scenic hills of Moraga and offers spectacular views of St. Mary's College, the Moraga Valley, and distant landscape features. The steep, hilly terrain provides great opportunities to view soaring raptors and vultures taking advantage of thermal updrafts. The trail can be picked up from Rancho Laguna Park or from Sander’s Ranch Road to avoid walking along the street for a mile before entering the dirt path where no water fountain is available. Rocky Ridge Trail to Camino Pablo (.79 miles), Camino Pablo to Sanders Ranch Rd. (.3 miles), Sanders Ranch Rd. to Bollinger Canyon (3.52 miles).
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Mulholland Ridge Open Space Preserve The ridge at the top of Mulholland Open Space is a great place to get beautiful views of the east bay with very little effort. It is also a particularly good place to hike after it rains because run- ning the length of the ridge is a paved section that is an exten- sion of Donald Drive. It connects to Orinda Oaks Open Space Preserve at the top by the water towers where there is a drinking fountain. Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail The Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail, a 7.65-mile paved path, parallels St. Mary's Road through Lafayette and Moraga. It is in- tended for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian use and is under the jurisdiction of East Bay Regional Park District. In Moraga the trail can be accessed from various points along St. Mary’s Road or the Moraga Commons Park and at some points continues along regular streets so it can be hard to follow through town. The north end of the trail begins at a staging area at Olympic Boulevard and Pleasant Hill Road in Lafayette. The other end is at EBMUD's Valle Vista staging area, bordering San Leandro Reservoir and Redwood Regional Park. Dogs must be on leash. Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail Loop This is a strenuous, 5-mile loop trail that circles the reservoir and Lafayette Reservoir Shore Trail provides good views of the reservoir and Mt. Diablo to the east. This can be reached from the Rim Trail or 5 miles away on Mt. The trail rises and drops as it follows the ridge and is very steep Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. Along with walking, it offers in places. Most people enter the trail from the Lafayette Reser- boating, fishing, a playground for young children, and picnic ta- voir, but in Moraga there are access points to the trail on Moraga bles with barbecue stands. Road and Zander Drive (off Rheem Boulevard).
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Trail Heads your right) is the EMBUD register and a gate. From here you can access the Rocky Ridge Trail (8.2 miles) and the Kings Valle Vista Staging Area Canyon Loop Trail (5 miles). From Moraga Shopping Center turn south onto Canyon Road Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St. Mary’s Road and go 1.2 miles, past Camino Located in town at the corner of Moraga Road and Saint Mary’s Pablo—you will find a large Road, the Commons has a paved parking lot, bathrooms and gravel parking lot on your left. water fountains. From here you can access the Lafayette-Moraga There is no water fountain. Bikes Regional Trail, a 7.65-mile linear park that parallels St. Mary's are not allowed; dogs are allowed Road through Lafayette and Moraga. It is intended for hiking, on leash on some trails. From bicycling, and equestrian use. here you can chose a variety of Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive hikes: Redwood Trail (1.7 Located off of Moraga Road, between Rheem Shopping Center miles), Riche Loop Trail (.5 and Moraga Shopping Center, the Town-owned Hacienda is the miles), Riche Loop/Rimer Creek gateway to the 250-acre Mulholland Ridge Open Space Pre- Trail (1.6 miles), Kings Canyon serve. You may park in the paved parking lot at the Hacienda or Loop Trail (5.8 miles). drive up Donald about a half mile to its end and pick up the trail Rancho Laguna Park, 2101 closer to the ridge. Camino Pablo Sanders Ranch Road/Camino Pablo From Moraga Shopping Center turn south onto Canyon Road, There is a parking area along Camino Pablo near the gate to take a left at Camino Pablo and go all the way to the end where Sanders Ranch where you can leave your car and then walk the you will find a paved parking lot, bath rooms and water foun- .3 mile to the beginning of the Old Moraga Ranch Regional tains. At the southeast corner of the park (behind the trees on Trail. There are no bathrooms or water fountains. R
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Bringing your Dog Dogs are allowed on many of the paved trails when they are on leash and in control. Signs are normally posted at the trail head. If you are looking for an area to allow your dog to romp a bit, there are two choices: Mulholland Open Space Preserve, where animals that are under a person's control are permitted on the paved portion of Donald Drive without a leash. Rancho Laguna Park, where animals that are under a person's control are permitted without a leash during the following times: (i) April 1 to September 30, daily from park opening to 9:00 a.m. and from 6:00 p.m. to park closing; (ii) October 1 to March 31, daily from park opening to 9:00 a.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to park closing. Dogs are not allowed without leash in the parking lot area or when certain events are going on. Cycling Hundreds of cyclists ride through the Lamorinda area on any given weekend. Several wide streets with bike lanes make this a relatively safe place to get out and enjoy the beauty of our hills and valleys. A great way to get to know our community is to pedal the15-mile Lamor- inda Loop. You can pick up the loop almost anywhere; from the corner of Moraga Way and Moraga Road, head out Moraga Way towards Orinda. At the Crossroads, veer right toward Theater Square and turn right onto Davis Road. To the left of the first stop sign is the hard-to-spot entrance to the path that will take you to Lafayette. The path ends at St. Stephens; ride down the hill and follow Happy Valley Road to Mt.iablo D Blvd. A right turn on Mt. Diablo will eventually bring you to Moraga Road; turn right on Moraga Road and then left at School Street. Lamorinda Loop Bike Route Just past Stanley Middle School is an en- trance to the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail. Follow the trail all the way back up to The Lamorinda Trail Loop is 17.5 miles long.
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Moraga Demographics LAMORINDA THEATRES Town of Moraga, Contra Costa County Elevation: 620' (Saint Mary’s College) Moraga Weather Facts Annual rainfall (inches) 26.30 High Temp in July 75.2°F THE NEW Low Temp in Jan 41.7°F The highest recorded temperature was 104°F in 1979. The lowest recorded temperature was 18°F in 1972. The maximum average precipitation occurs in January. RHEEM Total population: 16,016 Race White 12,201 76.2% THEATRE Black 277 1.7% 350 Park St. Asian 2,393 14.9% Moraga, CA 94556 Hispanic or Latin 1,123 7.0% Box office: (925) 388-0751 Two or more races 808 5.0% Sex Male 7,549 47.1% Female 8,467 52.9% Age Under 5 yrs 559 3.5% 5-17 yrs 2,915 18.5% 18-64 yrs 9,482 59.2% 65 + 3,060 19.1% Housing Occupancy Total housing units 5,754 100.0% Owner -occupied 4,673 83.9% theatre Renter-occupied 897 16.1% Median value owner occupied $955,500 4 Orinda Theatre Square Median gross rent $1,675 Orinda, CA, 94563 Place of Birth Native born 13,553 84.8% Box Office: (925) 254-9060 Foreign born 2,422 15.2% Median household income $118,429 Median family income $146,631 Commuting to work: Mean travel time to work (minutes) 30.1 Visit our website for events, showtimes, and tickets Education: www.LamorindaTheatres.com Population 25 and over 9,557 100.0% High school graduate 6.3% Bachelor's degree 39.9% th Graduate or professional degree 33.8% 15 ANNUAL CALIFORNIA Labor and employment by occupation: Employed civilian population 16 years and over 7,060 100.0% INDEPENDENT FILM Management, professional and related 3,979 56.4% Service 906 12.8% The New Rheem Theatre Sales and office 1,887 26.7% FESTIVAL at The Orinda Theatre Farming, fishing & forestry 7 0.1% Construction, extraction, and maintenance 137 1.9% th th Production, transportation, and material moving 151 2.1% NOVEMBER 8 - 11 Class of worker: Self-employed workers 813 11.5% Means of transportation to work for workers 16 years and over: Total 6,838 100.0% Car, truck, or van: 5,301 77.5% Drove alone 4,811 70.4% Carpooled 490 7.2% Public transportation 763 11.2% Walked 201 2.9% Worked at home 514 7.5% SOURCE: Bay Area Census, Census 2010 DP-1, American Community Survey 2006-2010, weather.com www.caiff.org
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Buddha Gate Monastery Boy Scouts of America 3254 Gloria Terrace, Lafayette (925) 674-6100 www.bsa-mdsc.org (925) 934-2411 Girl Scouts of America www.buddhagate.org (510) 562-8470 www.girlscoutsnorcal.org CYO (Catholic Youth Organization) Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Church Basketball, Track & Field www.stmocyo.com 1700 School Street, Moraga East Bay Eclipse Soccer Club (925) 376-5982 www.eastbayeclipsesoccer.com www.holytrinitymoraga.org Lamorinda Rugby Club Indonesian American Community Church (925) 295-1043 www.lamorugby.com 155 Moraga Road, Moraga Lamorinda Soccer (925) 299-2900 (925) 284-1559 www.lamorindaasc.com Lamorinda Water Polo www.lamorindawaterpolo.org Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church LMYA (Lafayette Moraga Youth Association) 10 Moraga Valley Lane, Moraga (925) 299-1961 www.lmyasports.com (925) 376-4800 MOL Football www.molfootball.org www.mvpctoday.org MBA (Moraga Baseball Association) Refuge Community Church www.moragabaseball.org 155 Moraga Road, Moraga OMPA (Orinda Moraga Pools Association) (925) 942-1000 www.ompaswim.com www.refugecommunity.org St. Giles Episcopal Church 1928 Saint Mary’s Road, Moraga (925) 376-5770 www.stgiles-moraga.org St Monica's Catholic Church 1001 Camino Pablo, Moraga (925) 376-6900 www.stmonicamoraga.com The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints 3776 Vía Granada, Moraga (925) 284-4924 Temple Isaiah Synagogue 945 Risa Road, Lafayette (925)283-8575 www.temple-isaiah.org Willow Spring Church 1689 School Street, Moraga (925) 376-3550 www.willowspringchurch.org
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The California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) is one of the most successful and fastest growing film festivals in California. Since its inception in 1997, CAIFF has captured both national and worldwide press. This star-studded event provides Moraga residents and visitors with an opportunity to see world-class films, meet filmmakers from around the world, international celebrities and build exposure for CAIFF corporate sponsors. Moraga has hosted the film festival since the CAIFF Association took over the management of Moraga’s Rheem Theatre in June 2010. For more information about the film festival visit www.caiff.org. Moraga Triathlon At the end of April, Moraga hosts the Triathlon which begins with a 400 meter pool swim at Campolindo High School, followed by a scenic 14 mile ride to Canyon, and culminating with a 5 km (3.1 mile) run through the Campolindo neighborhood. www.moragatri.com.
www.moragachamber.org 37 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Business Directory Accountant/Bookkeeping Moraga Motors Union Bank 530 Moraga Road 1460 Moraga Road, Suite A French Bookkeeping Services Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 208 Corliss Drive Phone: (925) 376-0692 Phone: (925) 631-1800 Moraga, CA 94556 www.moragamotors.com www.unionbank.com Phone: (925) 984-5745 Email: [email protected] Contact: Dimitry Bokman (Branch Manager) Email: [email protected] Contact: Ron Schumacker Union Bank provides personalized banking and fi- Contact: April French AAA approved & ASE certified Foreign and nancial planning services as well as business banking. Small Business or Individual Bookkeeping with Domestic cars. Serving you since 1981. Quickbooks Experience. Wells Fargo Bank Orinda Motors 1399 Moraga Way Reliable Bookkeeping Services 63 Orinda Way Moraga, CA 94556 1042 Country Club Drive #2A Orinda, CA 94563 Phone: (925) 376-5182 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 254-2012 www.wellsfargo.com Phone: (855) 326-6553 www.orindamotors.com Email: [email protected] www.reliable-bookkeeper.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Vickie Devlin Email: [email protected] Contact: John Vanek We appreciate your business and are committed to Contact: Godfrey Ahazie Specializing in Excellent Service! simplifying your financial life. Your Profit And Growth Partner. Using Quickbooks Rheem Valley Automotive To Provide The Solutions You Need. Business Services 455 Center Street - Rheem Center Art Moraga, CA 94556 Minutemen Press Phone: (925) 377-6020 3289 Mount Diablo Boulevard Moraga Art Gallery www.rheemauto.com Lafayette, CA 94549 522 Center Street - Rheem Center Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 945-6006 Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Ravi Inder Singh www.mmpwc.com Phone: (925) 376-5407 Email: [email protected] www.moragaartgallery.com Contact: Steve Palsa Email: [email protected] Providing quality Printing & Copying to Contact: Leslie Swartz Lamorinda Businesses since 1988. Fine local artwork including paintings; prints; www.rheemauto.com SCORE photography; pottery; jewelry; woodwork & glasswork. Phone: (510) 273-6611 Complete Auto Repair St. Mary’s College Museum of Art www.eastbayscore.org State of California Brake, Email: [email protected] 1928 Saint Mary’s Road Lamp & Smog Station Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Larry Tessler & Laszlo Bonnyay Phone: (925) 631-4379 SCORE offers free counseling and low cost workshops. www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum Check website or call Monday-Thursday, 9:30-2:30 for Contact: Heidi Donner information on counseling, locations and workshops. Open Wed-Sun 11 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. during exhibitions. Career Counseling Career Wisdom Institute Inc. Attorney 1036 Country Club Drive #100 Bowles & Verna LLP Bank & Financial Services Moraga, CA 94556 2121 N. California Boulevard, Suite 875 Phone: (925) 212-7805 Bank of America www.careerwisdominstitute.com Walnut Creek, CA 94596 1400 Moraga Road Phone: (925) 935-3300 Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Julie Gleeson; Sherry Berman www.bowlesverna.com Phone: (925) 631-6801 Email: [email protected] Revolutionizing career clarity, satisfaction, and Email: [email protected] employment resilience. Contact: Dave Trotter Contact: Monir Misaghi A general civil practice law firm with a strong Local Bank of America banking center. emphasis in civil litigation and dispute resolution. Mechanics Bank Auto Service & Repair 1355 Moraga Way Moraga Chevron/Lamorinda Auto Care Inc. Moraga, CA 94556 1455 Moraga Way Phone: (925) 631-7630 Moraga, CA 94556 www.mechanicsbank.com Phone: (925) 631-9644 Email: [email protected] Contact: Moe Mojaddidi Contact: Grant Shoaf Certified foreign and domestic full service repair. Commitment that lasts generations. 38 www.moragachamber.org Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition
Computer Services Control System Engineers Dry Cleaners Neighborhood Computers Able-Baker Automation Inc. Jim’s Next Day Dry Cleaning 455 Moraga Road Suite I P.O. Box 6368 P.O. Box 2641 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: (925) 377-5257 Phone: (510) 601-9396 Phone: (925)229-2978 www.neighborhoodcomp.com www.able-baker.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Jim Fitzgerald Contact: Grant Stubblefield Contact: Wendell Baker Rheem Valley One Hour Cleaners Mac & PC Repairs & Support, Small Business IT Sup- We provide Control System Engineering and Pro- 568 Center Street - Rheem Center port, Online Backups, Computer and Accessory Sales. gramming for Industrial Clients. Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 631-0560 Country Club www.rheemvalleycleaners.com Moraga Country Club Contact: Grace Chung 1600 Saint Andrews Drive Environmentally friendly dry cleaning. Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-2200 www.moragacc.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Frank Melon Great Family Memberships - please contact us at (925) 631-1913. Dentist/Orthodontist Cameron L. Aboudara, DDS, MS Orthodontics 1001 Country Club Drive Moraga, CA 94556 Construction/Contractor Phone: (925) 376-1350 www.moragaortho.com Advance Construction Email: [email protected] 191 Skyway Dr Contact: Cameron Aboudara Education Vallejo, CA 94591 Orthodontics for Children and Adults. Phone: (707) 479-6081 Tutor Doctors Hudson & Axelrode Orthodontics Email: [email protected] 5201 Terra Granada Drive #5A Contact: Gary Morris 1016 Country Club Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94595 Moraga, CA 94556 Canyon Construction Phone: (925) 289-8656 Phone: (925) 376-2800 www.tutoringmoraga.com 925 Country Club Drive www.hudsonandaxelrodeortho.com Contact: Sophie Pouteau Moraga, CA 94556 Email: [email protected] Convenient, most efficient one-on-one tutoring at Phone: (925) 376-3486 Contact: Eric Axelrode home. All subjects any age. www.canyonconstruction.com Committed to helping you achieve the healthy, Email: [email protected] beautiful smile you deserve! Growing Light Montessori School of Moraga Contact: Chris Avant, President 1450 Moraga Road Residential remodeling and custom home Laura Halvorsen, DDS Moraga, CA 94556 construction. 1004 Country Club Drive Phone: (925) 377-0407 Moraga, CA 94556 Email: [email protected] Stubblefield Construction Phone: (925) 376-4626 Contact: Margaret Scheving P.O. Box 6141 Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Laura Halvorsen ng Light Mont owi ess Phone: (925) 376-6279 Cosmetic & Family Dentistry, Implants, Veneers, Gr ori Contact: Rob Stubblefield Whitening. JOYFUL LEARNING FOR THE WHOLE CHILD Remodels, Additions, Renovations, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Scott D. Lothamer, DDS Scho ga Carpentry, Trim, Crown, Residential & Commercial. ol of Mora 1030 Country Club Drive, Suite F Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-4602 Email: [email protected] Montessori curriculum with enrichment Contact: Scott D. Lothamer opportunities in Art, Music, Science, Spanish, Yoga, Ballet and Puppet-Making {
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Moraga School District Veteran’s Memorial Building in Lafayette Laurie Muggee Fitness 1540 School Street 3780 Mount Diablo Boulevard Phone: (925) 876-4794 Moraga, CA 94556 Lafayette, CA 94549 Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 376-5943 Phone: (925) 283-1153 Contact: Laurie Muggee www.moraga.k12.ca.us www.lafayetteeventscenter.com Fitness Trainer since 1986 specializing in homes, Email: [email protected] Contact: Ed Stevenson, Building Manager offices and Informa Gym Orinda. Contact: Bruce Burns, Superintendent Room rental for events: Banquets, Meetings, Florist We are the K-8 School district providing education Weddings, Trade Shows, Parties, Memorials, etc. to the students of Moraga. King Florist and Gifts Events/Planning 586 Center Street - Rheem Center Mulberry Tree Preschool Moraga, CA 94556 1455 Saint Mary’s Road LLP Meetings & Conferences, LLC Phone: (925)376-5974 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 www.kingfloristandgifts.com Phone: (925) 376-1751 Phone: (510) 325-4684 Contact: Arlene Kahn www.mulberrytreepreschool.com www.LLPMEETINGS.com Flowers are food for the soul. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Susan Allison Contact: Leslie A. Pfeifer, President Petals & Pods Providing quality educational experiences for Event/meeting site selection, logistics, registration, 248 Draeger Drive children two through five since 1972. hotel contract negotiation-any or all services. Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 200-3713 Saint Mary’s College of California Financial Services www.petalsandpods.net P.O. Box 5165 Concentric Wealth Management Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94575 251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 200 Contact: Karen Baymiller Phone: (925) 631-4830 Lafayette, CA 94549 Flower arranging classes and custom preserved & www.stmarys-ca.edu Phone: (925) 962-1100 dried floral arrangements. Email: [email protected] www.Concentric-Wealth.com Contact: Tim Farley Safeway Email: [email protected] 1355 Moraga Way Academic excellence-Full bookstore-Inviting Cafe- Contact: Eric Flett, CEO; Stewart McGuire, CIO Beautiful Art Gallery. Moraga, CA 94556 Premier personal wealth management firm in the Phone: (925) 376-9491 The Saklan School East Bay. www.safeway.com 1678 School Street MacKenzie Capital Management Contact: Bonita Virgil, Manager Moraga, CA 94556 1640 School Street Safeway offers its Eating Right and O’Organic Phone: (925) 376-7900 Moraga, CA 94556 brands that are healthy and nutritious. www.saklan.org Phone: (925) 631-9100 Email: [email protected] www.mackenziecapital.com Garden Supplies Contact: Melissa Zippin Email: [email protected] Moraga Garden Center Pre K - 8th . We challenge students to think cre- Contact: Glen Fuller 1400 Moraga Road atively, act compassionately, and live courageously. Investment Management Firm. Moraga, CA 94556 Event/Meeting Facilities Phone: (925) 376-1810 Financial Services/Insurance Contact: Ken Murakami Hacienda de las Flores & Pavilion Deana Vick Davidson, Waddell & Reed Nursery with unique collection of plants for the 2100 Donald Drive 1390 Willow Pass Road, Suite 470 novice and experienced gardener. Moraga, CA 94556 Concord, CA 94520 Orchard Supply Hardware Phone: (925) 888-7045 Phone: (925) 689-9600 www.moragahacienda.com 1550 Canyon Rd. www.deanavickdavidson.wrfa.com Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga’s beautiful community center and your Email: [email protected] local venue available to rent for your special events. Phone: (925) 377-0994 Contact: Deana Vick Davidson, Financial Advisor Email: [email protected] My mission is to inspire women, families and sole Contact: Mimo Massyle proprietors to save, invest and protect their assets. Fitness Government Itrim Town of Moraga 973 Moraga Rd 329 Rheem Boulevard Lafayette, CA 94549 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 385 0605 Phone: (925) 888-7050 www.itrim.us www.moraga.ca.us Email: [email protected] tranquil and secluded email: [email protected] Contact: Brittay Bachman ITRIM brings together everything you need to lose Hacienda de las Flores weight - in one place. 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga, CA 925.888.7045 | [email protected] www.moragahacienda.com
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Graphic Design Hardware & Lumber House Cleaning Services Champagne Design Moraga Hardware and Lumber Total Clean 27 Kinston Court 1409 Moraga Way - Moraga Center 329-B Rheem Boulevard Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 377-1997 Phone: (925) 376-3600 Phone: (925) 376-1004 www.champagnedesignco.com www.moragahardware.com www.totalclean.biz Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Lynn McAuliffe Contact: Bill Snyder Contact: Kimberley Winter, Director Print and web design. Marketing collateral, signage, Full service hardware store, computerized paint Since 1985; all equipment and supplies provided. Outstand- logos, identity, e-commerce. matching and complete electrical assortment. ing Customer Service. House Sitting & Errand Service.
Groceries Orchard Supply Hardware 1550 Canyon Rd. Moraga Certified Farmers’ Market Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga Shopping Center Phone: (925) 377-0994 Moraga, CA 94556 Email: [email protected] Phone: (800) 806-3276 Contact: Mimo Massyle www.Cafarmersmkts.com Home Accessories Email: [email protected] Contact: Gail Hayden Across the Way 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Sunday throughout the year. 1480-G Moraga Road - Moraga Center Moraga, CA 94556 Safeway Phone: (925) 376-3600 ext 3 1355 Moraga Way www.moragahardware.com Moraga, CA 94556 Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 376-9491 Contact: Susan Marconi www.safeway.com Weber grills, fine outdoor furniture, cookware, Contact: Bonita Virgil, Manager kitchen tools, European bath linens & body care. Safeway offers its Eating Right and O’Organic brands that are healthy and nutritious. Home Goods Individual Listings 590 Moraga Road - Rheem Center Carol Haag Hair Salon & Beauty Supply Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-6070 Phone: (925) 631-1150 Email: [email protected] C.C and Co. Hair Designs www.HomeGoods.com 910 Country Club Drive Contact: Rhonda Murray (Store Manager) Caroline Wood Moraga, CA 94556 Find great merchandise to entertain, decorate, and 26 Hardie Drive Phone: (925) 376-9710 enjoy with breathtaking savings! Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Cathy Corsi Phone: (925) 376-4907 Professional hairstylists with a specialty in color Home Health Care Email: [email protected] and haircuts. Senior Helpers Caring In-Home Companions David Bruzzone Elite Unisex Hair Design 1550 Viader Drive, Suite D P.O. Box 97 Moraga, CA 94556 386 Park Drive Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-9900 Moraga 94556 Phone: (925) 376-1921 Phone: (925) 376-4544 www.seniorhelpers.com/contracosta Contact: Martha Estrada Email: [email protected] Edy Schwartz Contact: Kevin Reneau, Laura Huddlestone Phone: (925) 376-3779 Reflexion Skin Care & Hair Salon We Provide Experienced, Insured Caregivers Email: [email protected] 508 Center Street - Rheem Center Helping Seniors. Moraga, CA 94556 Eric Andresen Phone: (925) 376-7222 Phone: (415) 885-6970 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Shirley Takeuchi, Owner Howard Harpham Professinal waxing, anti-aging and acne facials; ® Phone: (925) 376-8305 color, highlights and cuts by experienced stylists. Email: [email protected] Jeff Schwartz Phone: (925) 376-9768 925-376-8000 Email: [email protected] Joao Magalhaes 280 Sandringham Drive Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (510) 381 8566 Email: [email protected] www.moragachamber.org 41 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition
John Haffner State Farm - Mike Rosa Notary Phone: (925) 376-9064 1042 Country Club Drive, Suite 2D Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 UPS Store Phone: (925) 376-2244 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I KarenMendonca www.agentmikerosa.com Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-3257 Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 376-4480 Email: [email protected] Contact: Mike Rosa www.theupsstorelocal.com/2291 Email: [email protected] Ken Chew Providing Insurance and Financial Services. Auto/Fire/Life/Health. Shipping & Supplies, copies, printing, notary, lives- Phone: (925) 247-4247 can fingerprinting, passport photos, & mail boxes. Email: [email protected] State Farm -Thomas Sepe Painting Ken Tom 346 Rheem Boulevard., Suite 106 Phone: (925) 376-0533 Moraga, CA 94556 Mark Bellingham Painting Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 631-0192 20 Ross Drive Email: [email protected]. Moraga, CA 94556 Laszlo G. Bonnyay Contact: Thomas Sepe Phone: (925) 247-0092 3 Crockett Drive www.markbellinghampainting.com Moraga, CA 94556 Total Integrity Insurance Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 376-3482 1480 Moraga Road #1-222 Contact: Mark Bellingham Email: [email protected] Moraga 94556 Painting done right the first time at a fair price. Phone: (925) 247-4356 Lawrence M. Pines, Esq. www.totalintegrityinsurance.com Pet Care & Supplies 1036 Country Club Drive, Suite 204 Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Henry Yang Camp Lisa Dog Sitting Phone: (925) 284-5000 1260 Bollinger Canyon Road Landscaping Moraga, CA 94556 Roger Poynts Phone: (925) 631-1063 1100 Moraga Way #208 Lawrence Bennett Landscape www.CampLisaMoragaand Aussiestoo.com Moraga, CA 94556 Design & Construction Contact: Lisa Gillett Phone: (925) 210-1541 ext 4200 146 Corliss Drive A cage free dog boarding facility providing quality Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 care since 1992. Phone: (925) 631-1635 Suzy Lam Email: [email protected] Lamorinda Dog Walker Phone: (925) 788-8399 6 Canning Ct Contact: Lawrence Bennett Email: [email protected] Water Features * Stone & Brickwork * Patios, Moraga, CA 94556 Decks, & Fencing. Phone: (925) 388-0547 Insurance www.lamorindadogwalker.com Breedlove Insurance Marketing Displays [email protected] Contact: Philip McCobb 17 Via Las Cruces Proclaim Promotions Exploring Lamorinda trails with your dog, my Orinda, CA 94563 1920 Mark Court #190 camera and a GPS. Phone: (925) 254-6262 Concord, CA 94520 www.breedloveinsurance.com Phone: (800) 758-0210 Rheem Valley Pet Shoppe Email: [email protected] www.ProclaimPromotions.com 388 Park Street - Rheem Center Contact: Sue Breedlove Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 Health, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance for Contact: Morgan Parrill, Sales Manager Phone: (925) 376-8399 Businesses, Families and Individuals. Banners, signage, window graphics, vehicle wraps, www.lafayettepet.com advertising inflatables. Contact: Jorge Quintero Der Manoel Insurance Group We have dog & cat food, freshwater fish, small animals, pet 7041 Koll Center Parkway #260 Newspapers supplies and boarding. Second location -Lafayette Pet Shoppe. Pleasanton, CA 94566 Phone: (800) 447-4605 Lamorinda Weekly Lafayette/Rheem www.dmig.com P.O. Box 6133 Contact: Don Cooper Moraga, CA 94570 Valley Pet Shoppe Commercial Insurance & Risk Management. Phone: (925) 377-0977 www.lamorindaweekly.com www.lafayettepet.com Jay Marie Garcia Insurance Email: [email protected] Carrying everything you need 1630 Contra Costa Boulevard #215 Contact: Wendy Scheck for your pets! Neutered Pleasant Hill, CA 94523 Rabbits Independent, locally owned and operated, free bi- • Small Animal Grooming avail. here! Phone: (925) 680-7405 weekly newspaper for Lamorinda. • Small Animal Boarding www.jaymariegarciainsurance.org • Holistic Pet Food Email: [email protected] • Huge Selection of Toys & Contact: Jay Marie Garcia • Pet Accessories Covering All Your Insurance Needs - Business, Per- Rheem Valley Center • Moraga • sonal, Life, Health & Nonprofit Organizations. (925) 376-8399 3517 Mt. Diablo Blvd. • Lafayette • (925) 284-5212 42 www.moragachamber.org Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition
Pharmacy Produce Elena Hood Real Estate Group Coldwell Banker CVS/Pharmacy - Moraga Shopping Center Moraga Produce Orinda, CA 94563 1480 Moraga Road #D 576 Center Street- Rheem Center Phone: (925) 254-3030 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 www.Orinda.com Phone: (925) 376-5166 Phone: (925) 377-1000 Contact: Elena Hood CVS/Pharmacy - Rheem Center Contact: Faviola Cortez Moraga’s Premier Real Estate Team - Top 1% 580 Moraga Road Organic, Dairy, Bulk nuts, Juices, Fruits, Veggies, Nationally. Moraga, CA 94556 Chips, & Salsa. Phone: (925) 631-0200 Safeway Holcenberg Team Contact: Mike Lawrence, Store Manager 1355 Moraga Way Coldwell Banker Full service drug store featuring new healthy foods. Moraga, CA 94556 Orinda, CA 94563 Phone: (925) 376-9491 Phone: (925) 998-5130, (925) 324-0405 Photography www.safeway.com www.holcenberg.com Contact: Bonita Virgil, Manager Email: [email protected] Michael Fox Photography Contact: Wendy Holcenberg & Moraga, CA 94556 Safeway offers its Eating Right and O’Organic brands that are healthy and nutritious. Michelle Holcenberg Phone: (925) 631-1311 Client Satisfaction - A Family Tradition. www.michaelfoxphotography.com Property Management Email: [email protected] Jason Evans Contact: Michael Fox Association Communications, Inc. Coldwell Banker 533 Moraga Road #200 Moraga, CA 94556 Political Organizations Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 788-3889 Phone: (925) 283-4900 www.JasonEvansRealEstate.com Lamorinda Democratic Club www.acihoa.com P.O. Box 31 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Jason Evans Orinda, CA 94563 Contact: Caroline McCormick Phone: (925) 567-3367 An accredited Community Association Management Jay Puckett www.ldclub.org Company serving Contra Costa County since 1992. RE/MAX ACCORD Contact: John Hall Lafayette, CA 94549 One of the largest, most influential Democratic Real Estate Phone: (925) 639-0301 Clubs in California. Caldecott Properties Email: [email protected] Printing & Copying 370 B Park Street Contact: Jay Puckett Moraga, CA 94556 Residential and Commercial Real Estate Brokerage. UPS Store Phone: (925) 276-4000 Certified distressed property expert. 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Andy Read Soraya Golesorkhi, Realtor Phone: (925) 376-4480 Full service residential real estate brokerage; sales, Coldwell Banker www.theupsstorelocal.com/2291 leasing, property management & investments. 5 Moraga Way Email: [email protected] Orinda, CA 94563 Shipping & Supplies, copies, printing, notary, lives- Phone: (925) 808-8390 can fingerprinting, passport photos, & mail boxes. www.Soraya4homes.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Soraya Golesorkhi
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Tara Rochlin, Broker Rheem Valley Convalescent Kirin Sushi Village Associates Hospital & Rehabilitation 356 Park Street - Rheem Center Orinda, CA 94563 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 586-3442 Award Phone: (925) 376-2872 Winning www.TaraRochlin.com Care & www.kirinsushi.us Email: [email protected]. Rehab Contact: Sam, Owner Contact: Tara Rochlin Best sushi in the Bay Area! Personal Attention * Local Expertise * Professional Representation. Lamorinda Pizza 382 Park Street- Rheem Center The Olsen Team Moraga, CA 94556 Village Associates Phone: (925) 376-4040 Phone: (925) 200-6000 Let us provide you with Email: [email protected] www.theolsenteam.com Award Winning Care. Contact: John McGrath Email: [email protected] 348 Rheem Blvd, Moraga Highest quality pizza in Lamorinda. We also cater Contact: Sue Olsen, Ben Olsen 925.376.5995 to local schools. Call the team with the happiest clients in Moraga. Little Hearty Noodle - Vietnamese Restaurant Walter Nelson/Realtor Residential remodeling/ 578 Center Street - Rheem Center Coldwell Banker kitchen & bathrooms Moraga, CA 94556 Orinda, CA 94563 Michael VerBrugge Construction Inc Phone: (925) 376-7600 Phone: (925) 765-1679 Email: [email protected] 2 Ashbrook Place www.OrindaFineHomes.com Contact: Calvin Doan Moraga, CA 94556 Email: [email protected] Serving authentic Vietnamese noodle soup (Pho) Phone: (925) 631-1055 Contact: Walter Nelson and more. www.mvcremodeling.com Email: [email protected] Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy Contact: Michael VerBrugge 1480 H Moraga Road Moraga, CA 94556 Walter Nelson Restaurant Phone: (925) 388-0695 Realtor Contact: Brooks Stubblefield Asia Palace Hometown Ice Cream Parlor, Ice Cream Event 1460 Moraga Road # B Catering, Fine Chocolate Candies. Mobile: Moraga, CA 94556 (925) 765-1679 Phone: (925) 376-0809 Michael’s Ristorante DRE CA # 01461463 Contact: Alan Lin 1375 Moraga Road, Suite A Chinese Restaurant with Sushi Bar. Organic, with Moraga, CA 94556 no MSG. Phone: (925) 376-4300 www.penninis.com Chef Chao Restaurant Email: [email protected] [email protected] 343 Rheem Blvd. Contact: Patrick Vahey www.orindafinehomes.com Moraga, CA 94556 Fine Dining, Steaks, Fresh Fish, Pasta. Full Bar. Phone: (925) 376-1740 Private Parties. www.chefchaorestaurant.com Rehabilitation Contact: Henry Chao, Owner Mountain Mike’s Pizza Full service restaurant serving fine Chinese cuisine. 504 Center Street - Rheem Center Rheem Valley Convalescent Hospital & Family owned and operated in Moraga since 1980. Moraga, CA 94556 Rehabilitation Phone: (925) 377-6453 348 Rheem Boulevard China Moon www.mountainmikes.com Moraga, CA 94556 380 Park Street - Rheem Center Family Pizza, Salad Bar, Subs and Party Room. Phone: (925) 376-5995 Moraga, CA 94556 www.gracehealthcaremoraga.com Phone: (925) 376-1828 New Delhi Bistro Email: [email protected] Contact: Ivy 484 Center Street-Rheem Center Contact: Molly Jones Family Chinese Restaurant. Moraga, CA 94556 Specializing in Post-Acute Rehab & Long-Term Care. Everyday Special: $20 - 3 dishes (dine-in only). Phone: (925) 376-3839 www.newdelhibistro.com Jack in the Box Email: [email protected] 1440 Moraga Road Contact: Roos Pal Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (408) 621-6784 Email: [email protected] Contact: Sushma Gupta The tastiest fast food with a nice, Bistro feel to it.
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Pennini’s Ristorante Spell it Out Photos (Web Based) Friends of Moraga Library 1375 Moraga Road, Suite D 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I Box 163 1500 Saint Mary’s Road Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-1515 Phone: (888) 277-1613 Phone: (925)377-1872 www.penninis.com www.spellitoutphotos.com http://ccclib.org/friends/mor.html Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Contact: Patrick Vahey Contact: Sue Tenerowicz, Lynn McAuliffe Contact: Nancy Hom, President Pizza, Pasta, Salads & More. Big screen HDTV. Letter Art Photography. Custom Décor and Gifts. Provides financial and other support to the Moraga Library Full Bar. through annual memberships and voluntary activities. Security Systems Ristorante Amoroma Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley 360 Park Street - Rheem Center Global Security Systems,Inc. P.O. Box 503 Moraga, CA 94556 346 Rheem Boulevard #202 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 377-7662 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-4315 www.amoroma1.com Phone: (925) 377-8411 www.moragavalleykiwanis.org Email: [email protected] www.gsecuritysystems.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Hafiz Haidari Email: [email protected] Contact: Mike Metcalf, Secretary Friendly Environment with Menu Designed from Smartphone enabled security for home and busi- Moraga Valley Kiwanis is a non-profit organization City of Rome. Full Bar. Outdoor Dining. ness. Lamorinda specials start at $99.00. dedicated to providing local and regional community service with an emphasis on children and youth. Shish Kabab Show Senior Housing 376 Park Street Moraga Chamber of Commerce Moraga, CA 94556 Áegis of Moraga 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I #254 950 Country Club Drive Phone: (925)388-0351 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 www.shishkababshow.com Phone: (925) 323-6524 Phone: (925) 377-7900 Email: [email protected] www.moragachamber.org www.AegisofMoraga.com Contact: Vivian & Miki Erez Email: [email protected] Contact: Bill Phelps Mediterranean Grill & Bar. Contact: Kathe Nelson Assisted Living and Memory Care services especially Moraga Chamber Of Commerce’s mission is to fa- designed for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Si Si Cafe cilitate and promote the development of a sound 910 Country Club Drive business environment in the Town of Moraga. We Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga Retreat Care Homes Moraga, CA 94556 get together monthly for morning meetings with Phone: (925) 377-1908 guest speakers or evening mixers for networking. Contact: Cathy Corsi Phone: (925) 376-CARE (2273) We Serve Excellent Coffee and Smoothie Drinks. www.moragaretreat.com Moraga Citizens Network Free WiFi. Email: [email protected] 1480 Moraga Road Suite I #255 Contact: Ana Maria Blaj Moraga, CA 94556 Tangelo Frozen Yogurt Residential Assisted Living in two beautiful Moraga Phone: (925) 376-7306 384 Park Street care homes. www.moragacitizensnetwork.org Moraga, CA 94556 Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 377-6000 Moraga Royale 1600 Canyon Road Contact: Ellen Beans www.tangelofrozenyogurt.com A network of over 1000 Moraga citizens who want Email: [email protected] Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-8900 accurate, objective information about current Mor- Contact: May Lo aga issues and events. Connected bi-monthly with www.bergcommunities.com/moraga Self service frozen yogurt. an email newsletter called The MCN Link. Email: [email protected] Terzetto Cuisine Contact: Dianne Wilson, Executive Director Moraga Education Foundation (MEF) 1419 Moraga Way Superior Care-Independent-Assisted Living-Mem- P.O. Box 34 Moraga, CA 94556 ory Care-Retirement Community-Family Owned. Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 376-3832 Phone: (925) 376-0934 www.terzettocuisine.com Service & Community Organizations www.moragaeducation.org Email: [email protected] Be the Star You Are! Email: [email protected] Contact: Roos Pal 1660 School Street, #101-D Contact: Diana Obrand, Eric Andresen Private back room for up to 40 guests. Moraga, CA 94556 MEF raises money to support quality education in Moraga’s public schools. Retail Phone: (925) 377-7827 www.bethestaryouare.org Moraga Historical Society Dollar Tree Email: [email protected] 1500 St. Mary’s Road 542 Center Street Contact: Cynthia Brian Moraga, CA 94556 A charity dedicated to empowering women, families, and Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 377-8734 youth through improved literacy and positive media. Phone: (925) 631-0392 www.moragahistory.org www.dollartree.com Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday 1-3 p.m. Leader in Value Retailing where everything is one and by appointment. dollar or less.
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Moraga Junior Women’s Club Skilled Nursing Theaters P.O. Box 462 Moraga, CA 94570 Rheem Valley Convalescent Hospital The New Rheem Theatre www.moragajuniors.org & Rehabilitation 350 Park St. Email: [email protected] 348 Rheem Boulevard Moraga, CA 94556 A social and philanthropic organization comprised of Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 388-0751 women who live in Moraga, MJWC is committed to Phone: (925) 376-5995 www.lamorindatheaters.com improving the quality of life for women, children, and www.gracehealthcaremoraga.com Email: [email protected] the elderly through volunteer service and fundraising. Email: [email protected] Contact: Lindsay Pirkle Contact: Molly Jones Dedicated to enhancing the cultural environment of Moraga Movers Specializing in Post-Acute Rehab & Long-Term the Lamorinda area by championing blockbuster P.O. Box 13 Care. movies, independent films and other media arts. Moraga, CA 94570 Phone: (925) 376-7408 Stager-Color Consultant Transportation www.moragamovers.org 511 Contra Costa Contact: George Fisher Staging by Design Activities for adults 55 plus. Moraga, CA 94556 2401 Crow Canyon Road Phone: (925) 360-0947 San Ramon, CA 94583 Moraga Park Foundation www.StagerbyDesign.com Phone: (925) 973-2655 2100 Donald Drive Email: [email protected] www.511contracosta.org Moraga, CA 94556 Contact: Nikolene Isely, Owner Email: [email protected] www.moragaparks.org Let Staging by Design provide the Market Contact: Darlene Amaral Contact: Howard Harpham, President Edge for you. Services for all businesses (transit, carpool, vanpool, The Moraga Park Foundation plans, funds, and and a guaranteed ride home program). executes improvements to Moraga parks and its Storage recreation program. We welcome your participation. Orinda Taxi 5A Rent-A-Space P.O. Box 1017 Moraga Rotary 455 Moraga Road, Suite F Orinda, CA 94563 P.O. Box 122 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 253-8294 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 631-7000 www.orindataxi.com Phone: (925)287-9057 www.5aspace.com Email: [email protected] www.moragarotary.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Julian Juricevic Email: [email protected] Contact: Brad and Gloria Noggle Public Transportation to and from airports, BART, Contact: Nora Avelar 5A has over 30 sizes with prices to fit every budget. Home, Hospitals, Schools. Hybrid non-smoking. Shipping & Mailing Tax Preparation The County Connection 2477 Arnold Industrial Way Hall of Taxes UPS Store Concord, CA 94520 38 Freitas Drive Phone: (925) 680-2040 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga, CA 94556 www.cccta.org Phone: (925) 388-1040 Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 376-4480 www.halloftaxes.com. www.theupsstorelocal.com/2291 Contact: Mary Burdick, Community Relations Email: [email protected] Public Bus Transportation & Paratransit. Email: [email protected] Contact: Peggy Hall Shipping & Supplies, copies, printing, notary, lives- Income tax solutions and solving tax problems for indi- can fingerprinting, passport photos, & mail boxes. viduals and small Businesses, over 25 years experience. Tree Maintenance Bowen Tree Service Shopping Center $50 off for new clients Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 377-7863 Moraga Shopping Center Email: [email protected] Moraga Rd/Moraga Way Hall of Taxes Contact: Chris Bowen (Owner/certified arborist) Moraga, CA 94556 Peggy Hall, Enrolled Agent Aesthetic pruning, tree and stump removal, consul- 26 years experience Email: [email protected] tation, fire safety clearance and view restoration. Contact: Joan Bruzzone Specializing in complex tax Rheem Valley Shopping Center situations for individuals and Rheem Blvd/Moraga Way small businesses. Moraga, CA 94556 Consultation, www.rheemvalley.net Preparation, Representation, Planning Moraga (925) 388-1040 www.HallofTaxes.com
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Tutor Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority Wineries 1850 Mount Diablo Boulevard #320 Tutor Doctors Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Lamorinda Winegrowers Association 5201 Terra Granada Drive #5A Phone: (925) 906-1801 P.O. Box 6794 Walnut Creek, CA 94595 www.wastediversion.org Moraga, CA 94570-6794 Phone: (925) 289-8656 Email: [email protected] Phone: (925) 631-0714 www.tutoringmoraga.com Contact: Ashley Louisiana www.lamorindawinegrowers.com Contact: Sophie Pouteau email: [email protected] Convenient, most efficient one-on-one tutoring at Valley Waste Management Contact: Susan Captain home. All subjects any age. 2658 North Main Street Education for members; enhancing the marketability of Walnut Creek, CA 94597 Lamorinda-grown grapes and Lamorinda-made wine; Phone: (925) 941-1211 cultivating a strong relationship with the local community. Provide Recycling services. Parkmon Vineyards Water Utility 55 Laird Drive Moraga, CA 94556 East Bay Municipal Utility District Phone: (925) 631-7981 One-on-One Faster Learning P.O. Box 24055, MS # 802 www.parkmon.com Improve Skills - Raise Grades Oakland, CA 94623 Email: [email protected] Phone: (510) 287-0140 Small, family owned winery dedicated to the All Subjects & Grade Levels www.ebmud.com production of world class wines. Experienced/Professional Local Tutors Email: [email protected] Test Prep – SAT, ACT, GED & More! Contact: Nora Harlow [email protected] EBMUD consistently serves top-quality water to Citizen of the Year 2012 www.tutoringinmoraga.com 1.3 million people in the East Bay. Call: 925 289 8565 Web Services Veterinarians Lamorinda Web Contra Costa Veterinary Hospital 3685 Mount Diablo Boulevard #310 1025 Country Club Drive Lafayette, CA 94549 Moraga, CA 94556 Phone: (925) 388-6419 Phone: (925) 376-1824 www.lamorindaweb.com Contact: Craig Smith Email: [email protected] Veterinary Services. Contact: Tiraporn Olsen Online community specificall for Lamorinda and Waste Management/Recycling comprehensive resource guide and directory. Allied Waste Services Silicon Connections 441 North Buchanan Circle 1600 School Street, Suite #103 Pacheco, CA 94553 Moraga, CA 94556 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Board Phone: (925) 671-5804 Phone: (925) 631-0101 Member and President of Moraga www.alliedwasteservicesofcontracostacounty.com www.SilCon.com Citizens’ Network Ellen Beans was Email: [email protected] honored as the Moraga Citizen of the Contact: Tyler Thompson High-Speed Internet access, e-mail and web services, Year 2012. computer consulting.
www.moragachamber.org 47 Moraga Chamber of Commerce Directory and Guide 2012 Edition Chamber Member Index # C. L. Aboudara, DDS, MS Orthodontics...... 39 Edy Schwartz...... 41 511 Contra Costa...... 46 Cameron Aboudara ...... (925) 376-1350 [email protected]...... (925) 376-3779 [email protected] Darlene Amaral...... (925) 973-2655 Elena Hood Real Estate Group...... 43 [email protected] Camp Lisa Dog Sitting ...... 42 Elena Hood...... (925) 254-3030 Lisa Gillett ...... (925) 631-1063 5A Rent-A-Space ...... 46 Elite Unisex Hair Design...... 41 Brad and Gloria Noggle ...... (925) 631-7000 Canyon Construction...... 39 Martha Estrada ...... (925) 376-4544 [email protected] Chris Avant...... (925) 376-3486 Eric Andresen...... 41 A [email protected] Able-Baker Automation Inc...... 39 [email protected]...... (415) 885-6970 Wendell Baker...... (510) 601-9396 Career Wisdom Institute Inc...... 38 F Julie Gleeson; Sherry Berman ..(925) 212-7805 [email protected] French Bookkeeping Services...... 38 [email protected] Across the Way...... 41 April French ...... (925) 984-5745 Susan Marconi...... (925) 376-3600 ext 3 Carol Haag...... 41 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]...... (925) 376-6070 Friends of Moraga Library ...... 45 Advance Construction ...... 39 Caroline Wood ...... 41 Nancy Hom...... (925)377-1872 Gary Morris...... (707) 479-6081 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-4907 [email protected] [email protected] G Central Contra Costa Solid Waste Authority..47 Áegis of Moraga ...... 45 Ashley Louisiana ...... (925) 906-1801 Global Security Systems,Inc...... 45 Bill Phelps ...... (925) 377-7900 [email protected] [email protected]..(925) 377-8411 Allied Waste Services ...... 47 Champagne Design ...... 41 Growing Light Montessori School...... 39 ...... (925) 671-5804 Lynn McAuliffe...... (925) 377-1997 Margaret Scheving ...... (925) 377-0407 [email protected] [email protected] Asia Palace...... 44 H Alan Lin...... (925) 376-0809 Chef Chao Restaurant ...... 44 Henry Chao...... (925) 376-1740 Hacienda de las Flores & Pavilion...... 40 Association Communications, Inc...... 43 ...... (925) 888-7045 Caroline McCormick...... (925) 283-4900 China Moon...... 44 [email protected] Ivy...... (925) 376-1828 Hall of Taxes ...... 46 B Peggy Hall...... (925) 388-1040 Concentric Wealth Management ...... 40 [email protected] Bank of America...... 38 Eric Flett, Stewart McGuire ...... (925) 962-1100 Monir Misaghi ...... (925) 631-6801 [email protected] Holcenberg Team ...... 43 [email protected] Wendy Holcenberg ...... (925) 998-5130 Contra Costa Veterinary Hospital...... 47 Michelle Holcenberg...... (925) 324-0405 Be the Star You Are! ...... 45 Craig Smith...... (925) 376-1824 ...... [email protected] Cynthia Brian...... (925) 377-7827 [email protected] CVS/Pharmacy ...... 43 Home Goods ...... 41 Mike Lawrence ...... (925) 376-5166 Rhonda Murray ...... (925) 631-1150 Bowen Tree Service...... 46 D Chris Bowen...... (925) 377-7863 David Bruzzone...... 41 Howard Harpham ...... 41 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-1921 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-8305 Bowles & Verna LLP ...... 38 Deana Vick Davidson, Waddell & Reed.....40 Hudson & Axelrode Orthodontics ...... 39 Dave Trotter...... (925) 935-3300 Deana Vick Davidson...... (925) 689-9600 Eric Axelrode...... (925) 376-2800 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] I Breedlove Insurance...... 42 Der Manoel Insurance Group ...... 42 Sue Breedlove...... (925) 254-6262 Itrim...... 40 Don Cooper ...... (800) 447-4605 Brittay Bachman...... (925) 385 0605 [email protected] www.dmig.com C [email protected] C.C and Co. Hair Designs...... 41 Dollar Tree ...... 45 J Cathy Corsi...... (925) 376-9710 ...... (925) 631-0392 Jack in the Box ...... 44 E Sushma Gupta...... (408) 621-6784 Caldecott Properties ...... 43 [email protected] Andy Read ...... (925) 276-4000 East Bay Municipal Utility District...... 47 [email protected] Nora Harlow...... (510) 287-0140 Jason Evans...... 43 [email protected] [email protected] ...... (925) 788-3889
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Jay Marie Garcia Insurance ...... 42 Laura Halvorsen, DDS ...... 39 Moraga Chevron/Lamorinda Auto Care Inc..38 Jay Marie Garcia...... (925) 680-7405 Laura Halvorsen ...... (925) 376-4626 Moe Mojaddidi...... (925) 631-9644 [email protected] [email protected] Moraga Citizens Network ...... 45 Jay Puckett...... 43 Laurie Muggee Fitness ...... 40 Ellen Beans ...... (925) 376-7306 [email protected]...... (925) 639-0301 Laurie Muggee ...... (925) 876-4794 [email protected] [email protected] Jeff Schwartz...... 41 Moraga Country Club ...... 39 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-9768 Lawrence Bennett Landscape ...... 42 Frank Melon...... (925) 376-2200 Design & Construction [email protected] Jim’s Next Day Dry Cleaning...... 39 Lawrence Bennett ...... (925) 631-1635 Jim Fitzgerald ...... (925)229-2978 [email protected] Moraga Education Foundation (MEF) ...... 45 [email protected] Diana Obrand ...... (925) 376-0934 Lawrence M. Pines, Esq...... 42 [email protected] Joao Magalhaes...... 41 ...... (925) 284-5000 [email protected] ...... (510) 381 8566 Moraga Garden Center...... 40 Little Hearty Noodle - Vietnamese Restaurant ..44 Ken Murakami ...... (925) 376-1810 John Haffner...... 42 Calvin Doan ...... (925) 376-7600 Moraga Hardware and Lumber ...... 41 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-9064 [email protected] Bill Snyder...... (925) 376-3600 K LLP Meetings & Conferences, LLC ...... 40 [email protected] KarenMendonca ...... 42 Leslie A. Pfeifer...... (510) 325-4684 Moraga Historical Society...... 45 [email protected] [email protected].(925) 376-3257 ...... (925) 377-8734 Loard’s Ice Cream & Candy...... 44 Ken Chew ...... 42 Moraga Junior Women’s Club ...... 46 Brooks Stubblefield...... (925) 388-0695 [email protected].(925) 247-4247 ...... [email protected] M Ken Tom...... 42 Moraga Motors ...... 38 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-0533 MacKenzie Capital Management ...... 40 Ron Schumacker ...... (925) 376-0692 Glen Fuller...... (925) 631-9100 [email protected] King Florist and Gifts...... 40 [email protected] Arlene Kahn ...... (925)376-5974 Moraga Movers...... 46 Mark Bellingham Painting ...... 42 Kirin Sushi...... 44 George Fisher...... (925) 376-7408 Mark Bellingham...... (925) 247-0092 www.moragamovers.org Sam...... (925) 376-2872 [email protected] Kiwanis Club of Moraga Valley ...... 45 Moraga Park Foundation...... 46 Mechanics Bank ...... 38 Howard Harpham ...... www.moragaparks.org Mike Metcalf ...... (925) 376-4315 Grant Shoaf...... (925) 631-7630 [email protected] [email protected] Moraga Produce ...... 43 L Faviola Cortez...... (925) 377-1000 Michael Fox Photography ...... 43 Lamorinda Democratic Club...... 43 Michael Fox ...... (925) 631-1311 Moraga Retreat Care Homes...... 45 John Hall ...... (925) 567-3367 [email protected] Ana Maria Blaj ...... (925) 376-CARE (2273) [email protected] Lamorinda Dog Walker...... 42 Michael VerBrugge Construction Inc ...... 44 Philip McCobb ...... (925) 388-0547 Michael VerBrugge...... (925) 631-1055 Moraga Rotary...... 46 [email protected] [email protected] Nora Avelar...... (925)287-9057 [email protected] Lamorinda Pizza ...... 44 Michael’s Ristorante...... 44 John McGrath ...... (925) 376-4040 Patrick Vahey...... (925) 376-4300 Moraga Royale...... 45 [email protected] [email protected] Dianne Wilson...... (925) 376-8900 [email protected] Lamorinda Web...... 47 Minutemen Press...... 38 Tiraporn Olsen ...... (925) 388-6419 Steve Palsa...... (925) 945-6006 Moraga School District ...... 40 [email protected] [email protected] Bruce Burns...... (925) 376-5943 [email protected] Lamorinda Weekly ...... 42 Moraga Art Gallery...... 38 Wendy Scheck...... (925) 377-0977 Leslie Swartz...... (925) 376-5407 Moraga Shopping Center ...... 46 [email protected] [email protected] Joan Bruzzone...... [email protected] Lamorinda Winegrowers Association ...... 47 Moraga Certified Farmers’ Market...... 41 Mountain Mike’s Pizza ...... 44 Susan Captain ...... (925) 631-0714 Gail Hayden...... (800) 806-3276 ...... (925) 377-6453 [email protected] [email protected] Mulberry Tree Preschool ...... 40 Laszlo G. Bonnyay...... 42 Moraga Chamber of Commerce...... 45 Susan Allison...... (925) 376-1751 [email protected] ...... (925) 376-3482 Kathe Nelson...... (925) 323-6524 [email protected] [email protected] C
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Neighborhood Computers...... 39 Ristorante Amoroma...... 45 T Grant Stubblefield...... (925) 377-5257 Hafiz Haidari...... (925) 377-7662 Tangelo Frozen Yogurt...... 45 [email protected] [email protected] May Lo...... (925) 377-6000 New Delhi Bistro ...... 44 RogerPoynts...... 42 [email protected] Roos Pal...... (925) 376-3839 [email protected] ....(925) 210-1541 ext 4200 Tara Rochlin, Broker...... 44 [email protected] S [email protected]...... (925) 586-3442 O Safeway ...... 40, 41, 43 Terzetto Cuisine ...... 45 Orchard Supply Hardware...... 40, 41 Bonita Virgil ...... (925) 376-9491 Roos Pal...... (925) 376-3832 Mimo Massyle...... (925) 377-0994 [email protected] [email protected] Saint Mary’s College of California ...... 40 Tim Farley...... (925) 631-4830 The County Connection...... 46 Orinda Motors...... 38 [email protected] Mary Burdick ...... (925) 680-2040 John Vanek...... (925) 254-2012 [email protected] [email protected] SCORE ...... 38 Larry Tessler & Laszlo Bonnyay.....(510) 273-6611 The New Rheem Theatre ...... 46 Orinda Taxi...... 46 [email protected] Lindsay Pirkle...... (925) 388-0751 Julian Juricevic ...... (925) 253-8294 [email protected] [email protected] Scott D. Lothamer, DDS...... 39 P Scott D. Lothamer...... (925) 376-4602 The Olsen Team...... 44 [email protected] Sue Olsen, Ben Olsen ...... (925) 200-6000 Parkmon Vineyards ...... 47 [email protected] Dave Parker & Shari Simon...... (925) 631-7981 Senior Helpers ...... 41 The Saklan School ...... 40 [email protected] Kevin Reneau...... (925) 376-9900 [email protected] Melissa Zippin ...... (925) 376-7900 Pennini’s Ristorante ...... 45 [email protected] Patrick Vahey...... (925) 376-1515 Shish Kabab Show ...... 45 Total Clean ...... 41 [email protected] Vivian & Miki Erez...... (925)388-0351 [email protected] Kimberley Winter...... (925) 376-1004 Petals & Pods...... 40 [email protected] Karen Baymiller...... (925) 200-3713 Si Si Cafe...... 45 Total Integrity Insurance ...... 42 [email protected] Cathy Corsi...... (925) 377-1908 Henry Yang...... (925) 247-4356 Proclaim Promotions...... 42 Silicon Connections ...... 47 [email protected] Morgan Parrill...... (800) 758-0210 Tyler Thompson...... (925) 631-0101 [email protected] [email protected] Town of Moraga...... 40 [email protected]...... (925) 888-7050 R Soraya Golesorkhi, Realtor...... 43 ...... (925) 808-8390 Tutor Doctors...... 39, 47 Reflexion Skin Care & Hair Salon ...... 41 [email protected] Sophie Pouteau...... (925) 289-8656 Shirley Takeuchi ...... (925) 376-7222 www.tutoringmoraga.com [email protected] Spell it Out Photos (Web Based) ...... 45 Sue Tenerowicz...... (888) 277-1613 U Reliable Bookkeeping Services...... 38 [email protected] Godfrey Ahazie...... (855) 326-6553 Union Bank ...... 38 [email protected] St. Mary’s College Museum of Art ...... 38 Dimitry Bokman...... (925) 631-1800 Heidi Donner...... (925) 631-4379 Rheem Valley Automotive...... 38 UPS Store...... 42, 43, 46 Ravi Inder Singh...... (925) 377-6020 Staging by Design...... 46 Doug Meyer...... (925) 376-4480 [email protected] Nikolene Isely ...... (925) 360-0947 [email protected] [email protected] V Rheem Valley Convalescent ...... 44, 46 Hospital & Rehabilitation State Farm - Mike Rosa...... 42 Valley Waste Management ...... 47 Molly Jones...... (925) 376-5995 Mike Rosa...... (925) 376-2244 ...... (925) 941-1211 [email protected] [email protected] Veteran’s Memorial Building in Lafayette..40 Rheem Valley One Hour Cleaners ...... 39 State Farm -Thomas Sepe ...... 42 Ed Stevenson...... (925) 283-1153 Grace Chung ...... (925) 631-0560 Thomas Sepe ...... (925) 631-0192 www.lafayetteeventscenter.com www.rheemvalleycleaners.com [email protected]. W Rheem Valley Pet Shoppe...... 42 Stubblefield Construction ...... 39 Walter Nelson/Realtor...... 44 Jorge Quintero ...... (925) 376-8399 Rob Stubblefield...... (925) 376-6279 [email protected]....(925) 765-1679 Rheem Valley Shopping Center ...... 46 Suzy Lam ...... 42 Wells Fargo Bank...... 38 ...... www.rheemvalley.net [email protected]...... (925) 788-8399 Vickie Devlin...... (925) 376-5182 [email protected]
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Membership Application Moraga Chamber Moraga, Home of Saint Mary’s College Moraga Chamber of Commerce 1480 Moraga Road, Suite I #254, Moraga, Ca 94556 Our Mission Statement: To facilitate and promote the development of a sound business environment in the Town of Moraga. Company Name:______Date:______Mailing Address:______Web Site:______City: ______State:______Zip:______Telephone No.:______Cell:______Fax:______Email:______Primary Contact:______Title:______Additional Contacts:______Business Category: (check site for examples if necessary)______Describe, in 10 words, what your business does. We will use this as your business description on the web site. ______All the above information will appear on our web site to identify your business. If there is any information you do not want on our web site, please indicate here ______Annual Dues: (check the category(s) that apply) ___Large Business: $500 ___Medium Business $250 ___Small Business $150 (50+ employees, multiple stores, chains) (21-49 employees) (1-20 employees) ___Home Based Business $75 ___Individual Member $50 ___Local Government: $200 (Less than $14,000 a year) (Non-business) ___Non Profit: $100 ___Second Business $50 (Provide documentation) (With full membership of first business) Total amount Enclosed:______Make check payable to Moraga Chamber of Commerce and mail to the address above. Or hand deliver it during our next chamber meeting. See web site for dates: www.moragachamber.org.
If a member joins within the first or second quarter, they pay 100% of the yearly dues. If a member joins within the 3rd quarter, they pay 50% of the As a member of the Moraga Chamber of Commerce I,______current year dues. If a member joins within the 4th quarter, they pay 25% of the current year dues plus 100% of the following year dues. (Please print name) Asagree a member to abide of by the the Moraga Chambers Chamber governing of Commerce bylaws.______I,______(Please(Signature) print name) agree to abide byWe the invite Chambers you governing to join bylaws.______the Moraga Chamber of Commerce, and take part in making our Community a better(Signature) place to live. Moraga Chamber Weof Commerce invite (MCOC) you toidentifies join goals the and Moraga objectives and Chamber is committed to of accomplishing Commerce, them for the benefit of our community. For informationand take about p theart next in Moragamakin Chamberg our of Communit Commerce meeting,y a bettervisit our webplace site: www.moragachamber.orgto live. . For questions contact Kathe Nelson: [email protected]. Join MCOC, an organization that has made a commitment to the success of its members, to success for the Town of Moraga, and of your bottom line. Form MCOC 1-A 2/11
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