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A non-profit in Moraga dedicated to encouraging civic, recreational, and community engagements.

Uses a twice-monthly e-newsletter to update subscribers on up-coming events and issues in the town of Moraga. Organizes in the even years a Candidates Night to allow all Town Council candidates to present themselves to Moraga residents.

10/06/2026

⏰REMINDER FOR MORAGA RESIDENTS⏰

TONIGHT!!
👀6:30 - 9:30 PM (Doors open 6:15 PM)
👀Clayes Lounge, Soda Center, Saint Mary's College

COME ATTEND A NON-PARTISAN, INFORMATIONAL EVENT IN PREPARATION FOR THE UPCOMING NOVEMBER BALLOTS

👉🏼Meet and support Moraga candidates running for office
👉🏼 Learn about the pros and cons of upcoming propositions

PRESENTED BY MCN, LWVDV and St. Mary's College

09/10/2026

Did You Know. . . that the oldest fruit trees in California might be right here in Moraga?

Take a look at the six-trunk Winter Pear tree on the lawn of the Villa Moraga housing complex! Standing tall at the corner of St. Mary's and Moraga Roads, this stately beauty has been declared a "Heritage Tree" by the Moraga Historical Society. Old records suggest it was planted at the turn of the LAST century, before The Moraga Company ever planted their first Bartlett pears! 😮

Here's the amazing part: developers of Villa Moraga cut the old tree down… but it refused to quit. Suckers sprouted from the root, and today it sits happily with SIX tall trunks, putting on a showy globe of flowers every spring.

A little more Moraga history: The Moraga Company planted Bartlett pear trees all over town around 1913. Our pears were shipped to the East Coast and the Oakland canneries, where they were proclaimed, "as fine as any found within the state." Every can wore a blue label reading "MORAGA PEARS."

Come celebrate our PEAR history at the Pear (and W**e) Festival on September 26, 11 AM – 3 PM at the Moraga Commons

🥧 Don't miss the pear pies — they sell out EARLY every single year!

MCN appreciates the assistance of the Moraga Historical Society and President, Susan Sperry.🦋

09/09/2026

Welcome Autumn! It's the season to GATHER, CONNECT, AND VOTE!

⏰SEPTEMBER 9 (Wednesday): Town Council meeting @ 335 Rheem to review the proposed Parks and Recreation Master Plan

⏰SEPTEMBER 7-13: MEF's Week of Giving and a great time to invest in Moraga's schools! Learn more and give at moragaeducation.org/

⏰SEPTEMBER 8 (Tuesday): 2026 ELECTIONS - A CHANGING LANDSCAPE presented by League of Women Votes 7 PM @ Walnut Creek Library

⏰MEASURE W: Learn more at acalanes.k12.ca.us/about-auhsd/measure-w/

For the full calendar, visit mcnmoraga.org!

⏰OCTOBER 6 (Tuesday) MORAGA CANDIDATES NIGHT - Hear from the candidates running for Moraga Town Council and those running for District 3 of MOFD. 6:30 - 9:15 PM @ SODA CENTER, SMC

08/14/2026

Did You Know . . . before cars filled the roads, students rode the rails? 🚂

Saint Mary's College of California once had its own train station. Located just west of today's campus entrance, the station served students, faculty, and visitors for decades. By 1929, the Sacramento Northern Railway was operating electric trains to campus until passenger service ended in 1941.

🏈 St. Mary's football history is just as impressive! The program began in 1892, paused in 1899 due to safety concerns, and returned in the 1920s. Under legendary coach Edward "Slip" Madigan, the "Brickpile Saints" rose to national prominence, capping off an unforgettable era with a 1938 Cotton Bowl victory over Texas Tech.

History is all around us! Take the St. Mary's History Walk, created by Daniel Berkes, and discover the stories that shaped our local college campus. So, grab your phone, your walking shoes, and open this link to guide you!!

MCN appreciates the work of Daniel Berkes, an Eagle Scout of Moraga Troop 212. This is his Eagle Scout project completed in 2022. The entire project was published by the Moraga Historical Society.

08/12/2026

🍎 Its back to school folks! Please drive with more diligence and patience. We wish all students a great year ahead!

🔅Summer's not over yet!
🦋 Concerts in the park Commons
August 13: Dream Like Taylor/Cassie B - Taylor Swift's Eras & Original Songs
August 20: Fleetwood Mask - Fleetwood Mac Tribute
🦋August 15: Summer W**e and B**r Festival @ Saint Mary's College
🦋 August 16: Lamorinda Idol finale @ Orinda Theatre 11am-7:30pm
🦋August 21: International Film Showcase presents 'A Sad and Beautiful World' @ Orinda Theatre
🦋August 29: Rib Throwdown event @ Canyon Club to benefit MEF
🦋September 14: Fore Our Schools golf tournament @ MCC to benefit MEF

And there's more - find everything at www.mcnmoraga.org and sign up for our newsletter.

07/24/2026

✈️ Did you know Moraga helped train America's WWII aviators?

In 1941, St. Mary's College became the U.S. Navy's West Coast preflight training center, earning the nickname "The Annapolis of the Air."

The training was no walk in the park. Cadets pushed themselves through 4.5 hours of intense physical training every day and consumed a staggering 4,500 calories daily to keep up with the demands.

Among those who walked the campus were future astronauts Alan Shepard and Scott Carpenter, while future U.S. President Gerald Ford served as an instructor.

Today, little remains of the sprawling military training grounds, but one powerful reminder endures. A hike to Our Lady of the Oaks offers a quiet place of reflection, honoring the 1,427 St. Mary's alumni who served—and gave their lives—during World War II. 🇺🇸

History is closer than you think. ❤️

MCN gratefully acknowledges the Moraga Historical Society and President Susan Sperry for their invaluable assistance in preserving and sharing Moraga's remarkable history.

07/21/2026

The lazy dazes of summer continue with fun events around town!

🔅Opera in the park THURSDAY, JULY 23, 6 PM COMMUNITY PARK
ELIXIR OF LOVE
Experience a delightful evening with Festival Opera as they present a hilarious comic opera, Donizetti's Elixir of Love, featuring outstanding singers and a captivating performance.

🍎 Moraga library Open house THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2 PM
Come join in the celebration of the newly refreshed library, hosted by the Friends of the Library. At 2:30 PM - Special recognition of Moraga artist, Teresa Onoda, and the dedication of her painting

🎵 Summer concerts THURSDAYS, 6:30 - 8:30 PM @ MORAGA COMMONS
July 23 - Delta Wires - Rockin' Harmonica & Home Blues
July 30 - The Hitmen - Funk, Soul, Disco, Latin, Pop

🔎Two new public art pieces to enjoy!!
Mirror Ball-by artist Douglas Heine, across the street from the Library and near the bridge that goes into the Commons Park.
Then & Now-Five banners on Moraga Commons Band Shell, opposite the bocce ball court depicting a history of Moraga.

🍕HACIENDA NIGHTS (Final Night!) TUESDAY, AUGUST 4, 5 - 9 PM
HACIENDA DE LAS FLORES (2100 Donald Drive)
Moraga’s signature summer food truck event series held at the beautiful Hacienda de las Flores. This is the final Hacienda Night of the summer series.

🏫TOWN COUNCIL: Our 5 Town Council members are on legislative break for the next 4 weeks, returning to the Council Chambers on August 26.

07/10/2026

👀DID YOU KNOW . . . Moraga was home to a real World War II spy?

D. Reginald Tibbetts, a UC Berkeley engineer and ham radio operator, built a secluded home in Moraga in 1939 equipped with advanced radio technology. During WWII, he worked with U.S. Military Intelligence, intercepting Japanese communications and reportedly received the first news of the Hiroshima bombing.

Tibbetts later transformed an old railroad building into the Moraga Post Office and served as Postmaster. His work on the nuclear project helped make Moraga one of only five U.S. post offices designated to handle materials related to the atomic bomb.

A remarkable piece of Moraga history hidden in plain sight!

Thanks to Susan Sperry, President of the Moraga Historical Society, for her research efforts.

07/08/2026

DID YOU KNOW . . . Moraga was home to a real World War II spy?
D. Reginald Tibbetts, a UC Berkeley engineer and ham radio operator, built a secluded home in Moraga in 1939 equipped with advanced radio technology. During WWII, he worked with U.S. Military Intelligence, intercepting Japanese communications and reportedly received the first news of the Hiroshima bombing.

Tibbetts later transformed an old railroad building into the Moraga Post Office and served as Postmaster. His work on the nuclear project helped make Moraga one of only five U.S. post offices designated to handle materials related to the atomic bomb.

A remarkable piece of Moraga history hidden in plain sight!

Thanks to Susan Sperry, President of the Moraga Historical Society, for her research efforts.

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239 Rheem Boulevard
Moraga, CA
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http://www.moragacitizensnetwork.org/

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