
EFO Hires Darcie Taylor as Executive Director
EFO is thrilled to welcome Ms. Darcie Taylor as Executive Director. In this position, Ms. Taylor will create and implement a plan for long term financial sustainability of the Orinda Schools through corporate, foundation, and community-based fundraising. Her extensive experience in fundraising, change management, and volunteer management will be invaluable in helping EFO meet its long-term goals and objectives. More information about Ms. Taylor and FAQs can be accessed here.

Let's get EVERY Orindan reading!
Kara Dille, EFO President, and Nancy Ross Madnick, President of Friends of the Orinda Library (FOL), are excited to announce the first ever community-wide Orinda All Ages Read-A-Thon! The event will run from October 6-12th and will raise money to support EFO and FOL. A recent Orinda News article sheds more light on their efforts (click here for article). Interested? It's simple. Just read and raise funds! To learn more, go to www.99pledges.com/fund/readorinda. Click here for

Dancing with the Cars is Back!
Don't miss Orinda's largest community-wide fundraiser benefiting Orinda schools, seniors, parks & rec, and more! Friday, September 7 at the Orinda Country Club! This event features a display of cool cruisers and rad roadsters customized for draggin' the
Main! Bouffants and bows, crew cuts and chinos are the preferred attire for enjoying
signature cocktails, fabulous cuisine, awesome auction items, and great
music! Tickets are $125.00 per person -- OR -- bring your friends