Save the Date! 9th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Is Coming

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We know September seems like a long way off as we just get summer underway, but it’s never too early to mark your calendars for the Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend! “Dancing with the Cars” Party – Friday 9/20/2013 9th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show – Saturday 9/21/2013 “Speed on the Screen” – Sunday…

Can You Help Us Raise $125,000 in May?

There are just days left in our 2012-13 Annual Campaign. As you can see from the headline above, we are a long way from meeting our goal of $1,515,000. That may seem like a lot of money, but there are still A LOT of families who’ve yet to make a contribution of any size. If…

Miramonte Mock Trial Wins County

Mock Trial County Champs 2013

The Miramonte Mock Trial team (which receives EFO funds) has won the Contra Costa County competition beating Acalanes in the semi finals and California High School from San Ramon in the finals. This means our team of about 40 students is off to state. EFO would like to wish our student competitors the best of…

A Musical December Brought to You by EFO

Get out and enjoy the many talents of our Orinda students in the month of December. Miramonte’s various musical ensembles kick off the holiday concert series Thursday, December 13 at 7pm in the Miramonte Theater. The instrumental performance will feature the Miramonte Symphonic Band, String Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble playing music by Shubert, Bach, Mozart…

Come to the School Funding Town Hall Oct 18

Education Funding Town Hall Oct 18, 2012

Updated: October 29, 2012 How did we get here? What might happen this November? What does it mean for our schools? As the November election rapidly approaches, voters receive confusing messages and mailings on a daily basis about the propositions on the ballot. Yet to cast an informed vote, you need to gather all the…

Mr Maz Is Back at OIS

Mazmanian Family Musicians

Last seen at OIS in the spring of 2009, Greg Mazmanian, a.k.a. “Mr. Maz,” has returned to teach band and orchestra. Popular among both students and parents, Mr. Maz is a violinist and a Julliard grad.  He has performed with the San Francisco Symphony, and the Opera and Ballet orchestras. Maz has also played backup…

A Delicious Night Out on the Town

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Usually it’s a tough decision when choosing between Orinda’s many culinary offerings. But once a year you don’t need to decide – you can sample the cuisine of a number of Orinda eateries on the 5th Annual Orinda Restaurant Tour! On Tuesday, September 18, from 5:00 – 9:30 PM, foodies from all over the East…

Patxi’s Pizza Generously Supports EFO

Patxi's Pizza

EFO is excited to announce a new partnership with Patxi’s Chicago Pizza in Lafayette! As part of Patxi’s (pronounced PAH’-cheese) 52 Weeks of Giving program, EFO will receive 10% of net revenue on the 3rd Tuesday of each month throughout the 2012-2013 school year. Delivery, take out and “half baked” orders add to our total…