Several members of the Diablo Woodworkers contributed to revitalizing a dormant wood shop at Valley View Middle School, which had been unused for over 9 years. Nicole Manasewitsch, a teacher at the school, spearheaded a grassroots effort to raise funds to restore the shop to working condition.
Several groups, including the DWW, came together to donate a Saw Stop table saw to support this initiative. Club members David Lipscomb, Don Dupont, and Joe Hirt were present in February 2024 to introduce the new saw to the class. The Diablo Woodworkers also helped by setting up the shop, building scroll and miter saw stations, sharpening tools including chisels and planes and maintaining the band saws.
Students at the middle school can now enroll in woodworking as an elective, which has quickly gained popularity. Other members of DWW, including Kent Ball, have provided ongoing support as teaching assistants.