EVENT REGISTRATION
Events are listed by date. Please scroll down to find the program you are looking for.
EVENT REGISTRATION
Events are listed by date. Please scroll down to find the program you are looking for.
Kids Helping Kids
March 11 @ 3:15 pm - 5:15 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549Children in Kindergarten through 5th grade are invited to join us for an afternoon of service and fellowship. We will be working on projects that support LOPC's mission partner STAND! There is no fee to participate, but advanced registration is recommended so we can plan accordingly.
Love Does: Volunteer with Us – Youth Homes Thrift Store
March 12 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pmLove Does: Youth Homes Thrift Store Volunteer Opportunity Thursday, March 12 at 10:00 AM
Join us for a new opportunity to serve at the Youth Homes Thrift Store, which supports foster youth in our community. Volunteers will help sort and organize inventory and prepare the store for spring. Proceeds from the store directly support programs and services for foster youth.
Come lend a hand and make a difference while helping the store get refreshed for the new season.Questions and/or to sign up for this shift, please contact Michelle Browning.Positive Coaching/Powerful Youth
March 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549This seminar will focus on the growing pressures young athletes face today and how the impact of positive coaching among our youth can be of enormous benefit. Coaches, parents and educators are invited to attend and learn techniques and strategies for a better understanding of the role we as adults have in shaping a child’s athletic environment in a positive way for today and their future. LOPC welcomes Khali Blackman-Newton, Director of Coalitions and Community Impact, from Positive Coaching Alliance, to guide us in these discussions. Click here to learn more about the Positive Coaching Alliance.Register HereLove Does: Volunteer with us – Food Pantry Warehouse Volunteer at MCC!
March 17 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Food Pantry Warehouse Volunteer at MCC We’re looking for volunteers to assist with Monument Crisis Center’s Food Distribution Program at MCC, 1990 Market Street, Concord. Responsibilities vary as needed and may include sorting food, retrieving carts, helping clients carry groceries to their cars, and other tasks that support the flow of distribution. Volunteers should be comfortable standing for up to four hours and moving throughout their shift. CONFIRMED DATES:
Questions? Contact Michelle Browning. Thank you for showing up for our neighbors and putting love into action! Register Today!
- TUESDAY MARCH 17, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
- WEDNESDAY APRIL 22, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
- WEDNESDAY MAY 20, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
- WEDNESDAY JUNE 10, 8:30 - 12:00 PM
Navigating Aging with Confidence
March 21 @ 8:30 am - 1:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549A special one-day workshop for those who want to learn from experts on how to put practical strategies and tools into action to support well-being as we age. The day will be for those who desire to age well and for adult children of aging parents who want to be supportive. Guest speakers and their topics are listed below. All are welcome! Hosted by LOPC in partnership with Lamorinda Village. Matthew Wynn PhD: Acceptance and Uncertainty: Strategies and tools designed to help people be more accepting of uncertainty and to tolerate the discomfort that uncertainty brings to their lives. Sharon Campton: Demystifying Hospice and End of Life Care Sharon Iversen, Registered Nurse, Healthcare Attorney: Importance of Getting Your Healthcare Affairs in Order Linda Fodrini-Johnson, MA: When Forgetfulness Matters: Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment Stephanie Eukel, Director at Aegis Living: Detrimental Effect of Loneliness and Ways to Alleviate These Feelings Kathryn Schofield, Attorney: Necessary Legal Tools for the Aging Journey Pamela McDonald, FA, FNP, PNP: APO E Gene – Harnessing Nutrition, Exercise & Food as Medicine for the Heart, Brain, Immune Defense For questions, contact Shelli Brudzinski. Register Here
Car Rally Scavenger Hunt @ BTW – High School Event
March 22 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmTeams compete to decode and find the most clues before the timer runs out. Register online for this special event and bring your friends to join in on the fun. For questions: Contact Cynthia Purvis, Cynthia@lopc.org REGISTER HERE
Palm Sunday Egg Hunt
March 29 @ 11:30 am - 1:00 pmLafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church: 49 Knox Drive Lafayette CA 94549REGISTER HERE LOPC Palm Sunday Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration Sunday, March 29 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Join us for a free egg hunt and Spring Celebration—fun for all ages! Enjoy breakfast bites, live music, face painting, games, and a visit from the Easter Bunny. Three age-appropriate egg hunts will be offered for Infants–4th Grade. Please bring your own baskets. All are welcome—invite your family, friends, and neighbors to celebrate spring together. RSVP requested for planning purposes. Questions? Contact gina@lopc.org We look forward to seeing you there!
Love Does: Volunteer with Us – LOPC Work Days at the Food Bank
April 4 @ 11:00 am - 1:00 pmWe’re inviting you to join us by volunteering at the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano! By working together (up to 20 of us), we’ll sort, box, and bag food to provide for those in our community facing hunger. This is an opportunity to serve those in need while building connections at LOPC. Here’s how you can help:
Why it matters: The Food Bank serves over 390,000 people each month, and our volunteer support is critical to this mission. Your time and effort directly help those in Contra Costa and Solano counties who are struggling to put food on the table. Ready to make a difference? Click HERE to sign up now and help us fight hunger! Questions? Contact Michelle Browning.
- When: Saturdays, February 21, March 7, April 4, May 16, June 27, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
- What we do: Warehouse Volunteers - Sort and box food donations, bag fresh produce, and ensure everything is ready for distribution.
- What to wear: Wear comfortable clothes, long pants are recommended but not required (jeans are great!). The warehouse does not have heat or a/c, layers are encouraged.
- Age requirements: Age Minimum (with Adult): 11+, Minimum Age:16+
- Where: Concord Warehouse, 4010 Nelson Avenue. Parking is limited, so carpooling is a great idea!
What is KIDSFEST? Sign up today!
May 2 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pmKidsFest (formerly Lighthouse) is a youth service program in support of Hope Solutions, an LOPC mission partner dedicated to ending homelessness. Middle and high school students come together to connect with local children through fun games, arts and crafts, and lunch at their community center in Concord. Parents and caregivers are also welcome to join but their attendance is not required. A great opportunity to serve our local community!
Service Dates
11:00am–3:00pm on Saturdays*:*While we’d love for you to attend all the dates, feel free to join as your schedule allows. Questions? Contact Michelle Browning.
- March 7
- May 2
Service Squad Retreat 2026
June 5 - June 7This year we are stretching time to spend more focused attention at each partner location. Each day is a full day of programming. Our theme is Building a Better World. Activities may include working at a farm, sorting donated clothing, stocking a food pantry, planting, cleaning, or serving at a resource center for people experiencing homelessness. Youth may earn up to 22 service hours. Throughout the weekend, youth will learn ways to be involved in creating a beautiful world where justice and peace are the way we live out God’s love in the world. We hope the time together will inspire youth to serve others throughout their lives. Cost: $260 Financial assistance is available, and we are happy to help – contact cynthia@lopc.org REGISTER HERE
Service-Learning Experience for High School Students
June 8 - June 12Cost: $150 Students will serve with Hope Solutions in the morning before returning to LOPC to serve at VB Camp in the afternoon. The evenings will be full of fun activities. For questions: Contact Cynthia Purvis, Cynthia@lopc.org REGISTER HERE
