All those who attended the 2025 event were eligible to enter a raffle for a chance to win 14k gold and diamond earrings (value $535) from Morrison's Jewelers along with other items, kindly donated by local businesses. We offered wine and cheese, with wine generously donated by Davidson Vineyards, Walburg Family Vineyard, and BevMo. Guests were also able to enjoy hot chocolate donated by Caffé Teatro and hot popcorn donated by Orinda Theater, along with a variety of delicious options from local food trucks. Adding to the holiday spirit, performances by talented Lamorinda Idol singers made the evening truly special. Thank you for joining us at a festive evening filled with community spirit and holiday cheer!

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And thank you to our generous supporters who made the inaugural year of Light Up Orinda a success. This year, we were excited to almost triple the number of trees in downtown Orinda wrapped in holiday lights. In 2024, we lit 40 trees, exceeding our goal of 32, and met our fundraising needs by raising almost $45,000. Our fundraising was sufficient to pay all of our bills last year and all the relighting and maintenance of the existing trees for the 2025 winter season. With the additional financial support of The Orinda Community Foundation, we added 71 trees, bringing the total to 111 lit trees throughout North and South Orinda. Both downtowns have been festively lit for the winter season (November through January).

 

Our 2025 expansion scope included:

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North Orinda (67 total trees - 49 new trees )

• 9 trees in front of Safeway on Camino Sobrante

• 13 trees from Orinda Motors to Garden Nest along Orinda Way

• 27 trees along both sides of Orinda Way, from edge of library parking to middle of the park 

• 18 trees from 2024 (in red on attached photos)

 

South Orinda (44 total trees - 22 new trees)

• 8 trees on Moraga Way in front of the Orinda Theater

• 7 trees on Moraga Way on Tru Hardware side

• 1 tree on Moraga Way near Morrison’s Jewelry

• 2 trees along Moraga Way at Coldwell Banker offices

• 2 trees along Bryant Way at Casa Orinda

• 2 trees along Bryant Way at MASH gasoline

• 22 trees from 2024 (in red on attached photos)