Service Organizations

	Shop Moraga First lists over 300 Moraga businesses in alphabetical order and by category, and maps them for you.
	The Moraga Chamber of Commerce web site contains calendars for the town and community, a list of community organizations, a brief history of Moraga, and much more. Check it out.
	The historic Rheem Theater is now The New Rheem Theatre. It is operated by the California Independent Film Festival Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit community-supported organization. Its mission is to champion blockbuster movies, independent film and other media arts in an effort to stimulate and enrich the culture of the Lamorinda community.
	The Moraga Education Foundation raises funds to preserve and enhance educational opportunities for all Moraga public school students, through a broad-based community effort. They raise over $1 million each year for our schools!
	The Moraga Park Foundation has a mission to enhance recreational, cultural, and education opportunities, to create a sense of community, and to improve the park facilities in Moraga.
	Moraga Garden Club is held together by a common love of flora and fauna, learning and sharing information, building friendships and enhancing our town in terms of beauty and education.
	The Moraga Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation of Moraga History. They exist to gather material to establish and develop the activities which illustrate the development of the Moraga Rancho.
	Join the Moraga Movers and help make things happen to promote healthy activities for adults 55 plus living in Moraga. Moraga Movers activities include book reviews, bridge and card games, bowling and bocce ball, monthly lunches or dinners, trips and tours and much more.
	Moraga Rotary is part of Rotary International, an organization of business and professional leaders united worldwide who provide humanitarian service, encourage high ethical standards in all vocations, and help build goodwill and peace in the world.
	Moraga Lions Club is one of 46,000 clubs located throughout the world and is comprised of men and women who serve their community with a shared core belief that "community is what we make it." The Moraga Lions Club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month for dinner at Terzetto's Resturant at 6PM. Fund raising activities support local community needs including schools and scouts. For more information, email Bob Murtagh at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
	For over 40 years, Moraga Women's Society has provided service and funding for the betterment of the community. Join other friendly women and do worthwhile projects for the community, attend fun socials and outings, and hear interesting guest speakers. Recent speakers have included local authors and newscaster Patti Reising from KCBS, San Francisco. Prospective members and visitors are always welcome. For further information, please call Membership Chairwoman, Ginny Ruble, phone 631-0448.
	Scouting has been a part of American life for over 100 years. Here in Moraga, we have several opportunities for boys and girls to participate. This web site provides contact information for the various Cub Scout, Boy Scout, and Girl Scout organizations in Moraga.
	Moraga Kiwanis Club is part of Kiwanis International, a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world, one community and one child at a time.
	The mission of Parents for a Safer Environment is "is to foster the healthy development of children and help protect wildlife and the environment by decreasing preventable exposure to toxicants via education, outreach, and advocacy."
	Generation Green, formed in 1990, provides education and encourages wise choices that ensure sustainable living and the preservation of the environment for future generations to enjoy!
	The Lamorinda Alcohol Policy Coalition is bringing together members of the Moraga community to work to reduce underage drinking in their town. They are trying to reach their goal of reducing underage drinking by reducing access to alcohol and changing norms in their community. Anyone interested in this project is welcome to attend the Coalition's monthly meetings. The group meets twice on the third Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Jaime Rich at 925-687-8844.

Our Town Council

Council members Howard Harpham (Vice Mayor), Dave Trotter, Karen Mendonca, Ken Chew, and Mike Metcalf (Mayor). Each council member is elected for a 4 year term, elections occurring in the even numbered years. Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month, starting at 7 p.m. in the JM Auditorium. The public is welcome.

A Bit Of History

4th A group of about 25 residents gathered in January of 2005 at the Moraga Library to discuss its dreams and concerns about Moraga. It soon became clear that what was needed was a public that was more informed and involved in the affairs of Moraga. The outcome was Moraga Citizens Network, with a vision to "promote participatory democracy in Moraga".