The Moraga Library will be hosting a community drumming session tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 9, at 4:00 p.m.

Jeni Swerdlow, a local percussionist and art therapist, will be leading the event. Swerdlow has a ton of experience in the area, having done several hundred interactive, rhythmic events across the country and the globe.

The event is open to the public, but those attending the event need to register in advance at the library or via the library’s website at http://ccclib.org.

This event will be targeted more towards children; however, people of all ages are welcome and encouraged to attend.

The Saint Mary’s men’s basketball team is having arguably the best season in program history, as the Gaels have won 12 straight games and are undefeated in WCC play. The Gaels are 22-2 overall and are ranked 13th in the nation. Their next game is Thursday against Gonzaga, who currently sits in second behind the Gaels with two losses. A win on Thursday would almost guarantee the Gaels a regular season league title.

The Saint Mary’s women’s basketball team is fighting to earn a spot in the NCAA tournament, as the Lady Gaels are currently 16-8 overall and 7-4 in the WCC. They are currently fourth in the WCC.

The Moraga Police Department, along with the help of the citizens of Moraga, broke their previous S.A.F.E. Drive record this year.

The S.A.F.E. (Stuffed Animals for Emergencies) Drive is organized by the Moraga Police Department as a way to collect stuffed animals that officers in the field can give to children who have just gone through potentially traumatizing situations.

A total of 1,687 stuffed animals were donated as part of this year’s drive, breaking the previous record of 1,578 stuffed animals that were donated during last year’s drive.

The stuffed animals were placed in Moraga patrol vehicles and were sent to the Long Beach S.A.F.E. chapter, which disperses the stuffed animals to more than 40 locations.

The Town of Moraga has started an account with the company Nixle, which connects public service agencies with its citizens.

The service will allow the Town of Moraga to send out information immediately via text message and email to those citizens who sign up for the alerts.

By signing up, citizens will be able to be informed of emergencies, road closures and any police alerts for the area. The Town of Moraga also hopes that the service will be a way to remind citizens about town events going on.

You can sign up for the service via the Town of Moraga’s website.

The Moraga Town Council recently approved a Conditional Use Permit, which served as an appeal of a previously denied permit.

The East Bay Regional Communications System Authority was granted permission to install a 20-foot tall antenna and enclosure near EBMUD’s Carter Reservoir at 1180 Alta Mesa Dr.

The original application submitted by EBRCSA asked for permission to install a 50-foot tall antenna in the same general area, but that application was denied by Moraga’s Planning Commission, citing the Town of Moraga’s Wireless Facilities regulations.

The Campolindo High School Chamber Choir singers will be performing an A Capella Showcase concert on Thursday, Jan. 26, at 7:30 p.m.

The concert will take place in the Campolindo Performing Arts Center on campus. Tickets are $10 and will be sold at the door beginning at 6:45 p.m. All seating is general admission and is first come first served.

A dessert reception will follow the concert for all in attendance.

The concert will feature a variety of modern popular songs all done in the style of a capella.

For more informtion, visit http://www.campochoir.com.

The Moraga Movers have organized a Casino Night fundraiser to bring in money for the new play structures at Rancho Laguna Park in Moraga.

The event will be at the Hacidena de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga, on Saturday, March 3, from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at the Moraga Recreation office as early as this Friday and any business day up until the event. Tickets are $75 per couple or $40 per person.

Games available at the casino night will include poker, blackjack, roulette, craps, a raffle, and several other games.

More information can be found at the Town of Moraga’s website at http://www.moraga.ca.us.

Although the Town of Moraga’s mayor changed, the citizens of Moraga will still have their chance to talk to the mayor and ask questions in a casual setting.

The “Ask the Mayor” coffees will still be held on the third Friday of each month at Terzetto’s in the Moraga Shopping Center. The next opportunity is Friday, Jan. 20, at 9:30 a.m.

Citizens of Moraga will have the chance to ask questions, share comments and concerns, and discuss the future of Moraga with newly elected Mayor Mike Metcalf and Town Manager Jill Keimach.

The St. Mary’s men’s basketball team is off to another hot start to what the Gaels hope is another solid season. The team is currently 13-2 with one of their losses coming against nationally sixth-ranked Baylor. The Gaels have won their first two West Coast Conference games easily over BYU and Pepperdine. They play on the road against San Diego tomorrow.

The women’s basketball team is 11-4 so far this season, but they have been playing well as of late with six consecutive wins. The Lady Gaels have also won their first two WCC games, beating Loyola Marymount and BYU. They play USF tomorow night on campus.

The Town of Moraga is currently seeking volunteers to serve in its local government in a variety of positions.

In 2012, there will be five vacancies for the Planning Commission, four vacancies for the Park and Recreation
Commission, three vacancies each for the Design Review Board and the Traffic Safety Advisory
Committee, and two each for the ADA Advisory Committee and the Audit and Finance Committee.

For more information and to get an application, visit the Town Clerk’s office, or the Town Clerk’s webpage. Applications are currently being accepted and will be accepted until Jan. 17.