resident volunteers to serve on the following   

City Commissions and Committees: 

Art in Public Places Committee (2)

Planning Commission (2)

Parks & Recreation Commission (3)

Citizens' Infrastructure Oversight Commission (2)

Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (3)

Finance Advisory Committee (3)

Public Works Aesthetic Review Committee (1)

Historic Landmark Committee (3)

The City of Orinda is also seeking applications from resident volunteers to serve as the City's Liaison to the following local agencies:

Contra Costa Mosquito and Vector Control District Trustee (1)

Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging (1)

Representative on the Contra Costa County Library Commission (2)

County Connection Citizens Advisory Committee (1)

Statement of Interest forms are available from the Orinda City Clerk's Office located at 22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563. If you have any specific questions regarding the recruitment, please contact Michele Olsen, City Clerk at 925-253-4221 or molsen@cityoforinda.org.  Application forms may also be downloaded from the City's website at www.cityoforinda.org.

Completed Statement of Interest forms must be submitted to the City Clerk's Office by Friday, February 28, 2014 at 5:00pm.  

Qualified applicants for City Commission and Committee appointments will be invited to interview before the full City Council on Saturday, March 15, 2014.

Health Matters for Boomers and Beyond:  

Embracing the Benefits of Living a Balanced Lifestyle

On Friday, March 7 the City of Orinda Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with the Orinda Library and Friends of the Orinda Library to host a 2-part series on senior health. Health experts will be covering various aging topics, as well as offering free mini-fitness classes suitable for all levels.

9:30-10:30am, lecture on Bone Health, presented by Dr. Lani Simpson, Bay Area health educator and provider.  Dr. Simpson has been studying bone health for the past 20 years.  Her clinical experience and multi-disciplinary approach have enabled education of thousands of patients and professionals about common yet life changing health challenges for older adults.

In between presentations, participants can choose from one of three mini-fitness classes taught by Orinda Parks & Recreation instructors, including Zumba Gold, Balance & Stay Fit, and Gentle Yoga.

11:00am - 12:00pm, lecture on Nutrition and Aging Well, presented by Saskia Kleinert.  Kleinert, a nutritionist and health educator, has been in private practice since 1993.  Her approach to health care is both holistic and science based.  Kleinert is the founder and Director of the Emeryville Wellness Center, a successful multi-practitioner center in the SF Bay Area.

Registration begins at 9 a.m. in the Orinda Library Auditorium.  Coffee, tea and morning pastries will be available.  Pre-registration is not required. 

The second Health Matters event takes place on Friday, April 11. Guest speakers will cover topics of elder financial abuse and helping communities to become more aging-friendly.

For full speaker bios and additional event information, visit:  friendsoftheorindalibrary.org or cityoforinda.org, Upcoming Events page.

Orinda Police Department arrests include an arrest for violation of probation and under the influence of drugs, an arrest for DUI and an arrest for possession of marijuana.

Crime statistics are currently reported in the Lamorinda Patch, Lamorinda Sun, and News 24/680.

Be Aware and Be Safe

The Orinda Police Department has received several calls regarding solicitors who claimed to be working for a non-profit organization attempting to sell magazines. The City of Orinda Municipal code requires door-to-door solicitors who are not associated with a non-profit organization to register with the police department. We review their backgrounds prior to issuing a permit. The permits must be visible to the public during their canvass. Several of the illegal solicitors were contacted and advised to cease from contacting homeowners. A few homeowners allowed the solicitors into their homes. Please do not open your doors or allow anyone into your home.  Instead, please contact the Orinda Police immediately at 925-254-6820.

A New Twist 

The Police Department received a call from a citizen who was contacted by a  someone claiming to be a law enforcement official. The caller advised the citizen he had won a Publisher Clearing House prize, which was being held in a bank in Mexico because money had been stolen and sent to Mexico. The caller requested that the citizen  obtain a wire transfer in order to release the funds.  A second person called a few minutes later and identified himself as Orinda Police Chief Haggard and verified the story. Fortunately, the citizen called the real Police Chief and was advised the phone call was a scam. Do not hesitate to call the Police Department if you receive these types of calls.

Keep an Eye Out

We continued to receive reports from Wilder field regarding auto burglaries. Please do not leave any valuables in your vehicle while you are at the fields. If you see anything suspicious please call the police.