Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
|
May 22, 2017 News & Events
|
|
Lafayette City Council Meeting
Tonight, Monday, May 22, 6:30pm, Community Hall at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center
There is always a full schedule of things happening in Lafayette.
- One conversation that may come up tonight at the beginning of the council meeting is agreement between PG&E and the city to remove about 270 trees, for Gas Line safety. Many residents weighed in at the last meeting.
- Proclamation recognizing the Stanley Jazz Messengers as the second best Middle School band in the Nation
- Adoption of proposed budget and workplan for FY 2017-2018
- Review of City Manager's new three year contract
Other items of interest:
- The Woodberry Highlands housing project which will add 98 condos on the hill above the Veteran's Building has been approved.
- Celia's Restaurant is coming down and construction will soon begin on the condo project at the corner of Dolores and Mt. Diablo.
- A few new restaurants are getting ready to open. Stay tuned...
- El Charro is celebrating 70 years in business.
- Diamond K is celebrating 80 years in Lafayette.
|
Downtown Congestion Reduction Plan - Web-Based Preference Survey & Public Workshop
You are invited to participate in Lafayette's effort to respond to traffic congestion in our downtown. As you may be aware, the City of Lafayette is developing a Downtown Congestion Reduction Plan. The primary objective of the Plan is to generate solutions to respond to current and future traffic congestion in Downtown Lafayette.
The City of Lafayette now invites you, your family, and friends to participate in a public web-based survey for the Plan. The purpose of the survey is to gather community opinion about the 15 potential strategies to reduce future traffic growth in and around Downtown Lafayette. The survey asks just two questions. For those new to this topic, the survey page also features instructions, an interactive map, and a summary of the strategies with pros and cons included for consideration. To participate in the survey, please visit the dedicated Plan website -
https://lafayettecongestion.com. The survey will remain open through May 31.
Before the survey period closes at the end of May, Lafayette will also host a public workshop to solicit community feedback in person. The workshop will feature a presentation by ARUP, a team of consultants, followed by a strategy feedback session where attendees may learn details about and submit opinions on the various recommended congestion reduction strategies.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, May 23 at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building (3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549). The workshop will start at 7pm and end at 9pm.
If you have questions about the web-based survey or upcoming workshop, please contact James Hinkamp, Transportation Planner, at 925.299.3229 or
jhinkamp@lovelafayette.org.
|
May Mixer at Wells Fargo Bank
Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm-7pm, 3630 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join us for our May Mixer at Wells Fargo Bank on Wednesday, May 24, 5:30pm-7pm. Wells Fargo Bank is located at 3630 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Please note, this is a non-alcohol event. Other beverages will be provided.
View flyer.
|
|
|
|
Internet Safety for Children and Young Adults
Wednesday, May 24, 7pm, Lafayette Elementary School, 950 Moraga Road
City of Lafayette Crime Prevention Commission and the Lafayette Police Department invite you to an adult discussion about Internet Safety for Children and Young Adults - Keep your kids safe while they surf the internet. Investigators from the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI), the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office, the Department of Justice (DOJ) and various local law enforcement agencies will be there to answer your questions about the best practices to keep your children safe while on-line. Topics will include: Cyber Bullying, Cyber Security, Social Networking, the Dangers of Sexting, Social and Legal Consequences, and Using Internet Filters and Monitors. View flyer. |
|
Welcome to Our Newest Member!
The following business has joined the Lafayette Chamber the week of May 15-May 19, 2017. We encourage you to visit their website to learn more about their services.
|
Wow! Taste of Lafayette was Amazing!
The night was perfect. The food samplings were delicious, each stop offered new savory tastes. The entertainment
was great. AND we couldn't have asked for a better crowd. Thanks to everyone who participated in the downtown restaurant tour.
This event was a huge team effort by so many so please let the credits roll ...
Many thanks to our event sponsors.
Thanks to the 35 participating restaurants and businesses in downtown Lafayette, listed here.
Thanks to all the volunteers who worked to help make the event such a huge success from setup to take down and everything in between: Dennis Garrison, Brian Aiello, Reid Edwards, Robin Fox, Lulu Flores, Christina Alba, Sandra Martin, Barbara Lefcourt, Nancy Sanders, Karen Blodgett, Heidi Holtz, Katie Santos, Kathy Merchant, Carolyn, Norma Evans, Kathy Barleen, Linda Wurth, Anne Bone, Carla Combi, Anne Grodin, AJ Gosling, Jake Block, Anna deRoque, Payson Newman, Teresa Gerringer, Doreen deRoque, Victoria DeMoss, Kathe Nelson, Carrie Lifson, Jeremy Steel, Kyle Sumner, Jake Block, Susan Candell, Abby & Juleen Lapporte, Susan Meyer, Carolyn & Daisy Shea, Christina & Vicki Crum, Caryn & Emma Rorabaugh, Wendy & Scott Tamis, Virginia & Lauren Wang, Mike & Yolanda Heller, Kathryn & Kaylin Ishizu, Tom & Kiki Stack, Madi, Petrina & Remi James, Wendy & Danielle Sposato, Kristin & Zoe McPhail, Lana Fitzpatrick, Beverly Schmidt, Walter Brennan, Renee Bagley, Leyla Nabipour, Jenny & Katie Clare, Helene Logenbaugh, Caitlin & Juliette Benazra, Terry Ring and Travis Johnson.
Thank to our partners at the Lafayette Community Foundation for the great team effort!
Finally, mark your calendars now ... The 2018 TASTE OF LAFAYETTE will be Tuesday, May 15. Want to be on our email list to be informed of next year's event? Sign up here.
|
 Ribbon Cutting at The Parlor Event Lounge
Thursday, June 1, 4:30pm, 3420 B Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Join The Parlor Event Lounge and the Lafayette Chamber for a ribbon cutting and open house on Thursday, June 1 at The Parlor Event Lounge location in the Forge. The ribbon cutting will take place at 4:30pm, The Parlor Event Lounge will host an open house from 4pm-7pm on June 1 and another open house on Sunday, June 4 from 1pm-4pm. Appetizers, drinks and free rental drawing will be available. Learn more about hosting your next event for up to 20 people at www.theparloreventlounge.com.
|
 Ribbon Cutting - Celebrating 70 Years - El Charro
Thursday, June 1, 5:30pm-6:00pm, 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Join us for a ribbon cutting and 70 year anniversary celebration for El Charro on Thursday, June 1 at 5:30pm. El Charro is located at 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. www.elcharro1947.com
|
Rock the Plaza Series - Summer of Love "Hippie Market" Vendors Wanted!
During our Rock the Plaza series, the Lafayette Plaza will be filled with vendors showcasing Summer of Love goods. Our 60's inspired "Hippie Market" along Plaza Way opens at 6pm and runs until the music ends on Fridays in June - June 2, 9, 16, and 23. Interested in participating in the "Hippie Market"?
Learn more here.
|
Rock the Plaza - Summer of Love Lafayette with San Francisco Airship
Friday, June 2, 6pm Hippie Market, 6:30-8:30 San Francisco Airship, 8:30 Hootenanny
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Lafayette! Enjoy the groovy sounds of Bay Area's best cover bands including San Francisco Airship, a Jefferson Airplane coverband, on Friday, June 2. Don't freak out, man. It's free. Bell-bottoms and hippie threads encouraged. Time to pull out your tie-dye favorites!
Stay late to jam! Acoustic hootenanny around the campfire begins at 8:30, with special guests, including Lafayette's own Stevie Coyle (The Waybacks), playing folk songs. Bring your guitar!
Download flyer. Share the event on Facebook. Learn more here.
|
Sign up for Live Band Karaoke at Make Music Day 2017
Wednesday, June 21, 6pm-8:30pm, Lafayette Library Amphitheater
Held annually on June 21, Make Music Day is part of the international FĂȘte de la Musique, taking place in 700 cities across 120 countries. The daylong, musical free-for-all celebrates music in all its forms, encouraging people to band together and play in free public concerts. This year, Lafayette is excited to again participate in Make Music Day. Live karaoke, songs from the 60s will be held 6pm-8:30pm at the Library Amphitheater.
Now this is your chance to sing with a live band! Eighteen slots are available for lead singers and instrument accompaniments. Select your song from our songlist. Then complete the online form. Deadline for live band karaoke submission is Monday, June 19 at 5pm. Learn more about Make Music Day and sign up here.
|
Member News & Announcements
Skin Cancer Seminar In Lafayette
Wednesday, May 24, 6:30-8:30pm, Lafayette Library
Come and experience the Many Faces of Skin Cancer, an event focusing on one of the most preventable cancers. Join an engaging panel of medical experts as they offer insights in the latest information on prevention, risk factors, new treatment options including immunotherapy, and explore the unique issues of skin cancer survivors. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required. Admission and refreshments are free. Parking available in library garage or on street. RSVP: 925-677-5041.
Learn more here.
Bel and Bunna's First Anniversary
Saturday, May 27, All Day, Bel and Bunna's Books, 3581 Mt Diablo Blvd
Be prepared to party all day! Face painting / crafts / lots of story telling / games.
www.belandbunnasbooks.com
Memorial Day Commemoration at KidFest Concord
Monday, May 30, 12:00pm
7th annual Memorial Day ceremony on the main stage at Bay Area KidFest with 17-time World Champion Concord Blue Devils C Drum and Bugle Corps, young singing phenom Janelle Feraro performing the Star-Spangled Banner and other patriotic songs with the Mt. Diablo High School Jr. ROTC color guard. Downtown Concord, 2450 Grant St.
www.KidFestConcord.com
Apply to be a Community Critic at Town Hall Theatre
Applications due May 31
This project was inspired by attending an arts engagement panel at the Theatre Bay Area Conference. One of the panelists, John Wilkins, Theatre Critic for KQED Arts, presented these closing remarks, "We want people to talk about theatre", and "Theatre has a responsibility to create a place of conversation", to which Town Hall Theatre has begun to ask: How can Town Hall Theatre get more people, across generations, talking about theatre, together? Learn more about becoming a Community Critic here or contact
CommunityCritics@TownHallTheatre.com.
YOU'VE HAD A TASTE ... NOW TAKE A BIGGER BITE! LOVE LAFAYETTE DINNER SOIREE
Tuesday, June 6, 6 pm
Special Event - One Night Only! Enjoy a special progressive dinner experience at four of Lafayette's most savory spots. Join Lafayette neighbor and Local Food Adventures founder Lauren McCabe Herpich as you taste full-sized portions of appetizers, entrees and desserts while gaining an insider's look with discussion from the chefs and proprietors. You'll also gain a little bit more insight into Lafayette's history while walking to each location; making you love this town even more! $99 per person (includes wine/cocktail pairings at each stop)
Book Now.
|
|
 Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series Presents Jason Turbow Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic, Reggie, Rollie, Catfish and Charlie Finley's Swingin' A's
Thursday, May 25, 7pm, Library Community Hall
Bestselling author Jason Turbow and sports journalist Glenn Schwarz discuss the Oakland A's of the early 1970's - a revolutionary band of brawling Hall of Famers who transformed baseball and won three consecutive World Series in the process. Tickets: $10 Kids free with a paying adult. For more information and to register, click HERE.
|
|
Chamber Office will be closed Monday, May 29 in honor of Memorial Day.
Rock the Plaza - Summer of Love Lafayette - June 9 with Shakey Zimmerman
Friday, June 9, 6pm Hippie Market, 6:30pm-8:30pm Shakey Zimmerman, 8:30pm Hootenanny; Lafayette Plaza Park
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Lafayette! Enjoy the groovy sounds of Bay Area's best cover bands including Shakey Zimmerman with the sounds of Bob Dylan and Neil Young. Don't freak out, man. It's free. Time to pull out your tie-dye favorites! Learn more here.
 LISTS & LIKES: Integrating Email Marketing and Social Media for Maximum Impact (Presentations & Panel Discussion)
Wednesday, June 14, 6-7:30pm (check-in begins 5:50), Homework Center, Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Email and Social Media both matter! In this workshop, we'll cover best practices, including how to best integrate email marketing with your social media efforts. Presenters/Panelists include Jesse Kleinsasser, Email Marketing Specialist with WERLD, Alison Stripling, Principal at Sparq Marketing, and Dr. Christina Alba of Rivulet Chiropractic. Robin S. Fox, Digital Strategist, will moderate. Reservations recommended!
Rock the Plaza - Summer of Love Lafayette - June 16 with Dream Posse
Friday, June 16, 6pm Hippie Market, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Dream Posse, 8:30pm Hootenanny; Lafayette Plaza Park
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Lafayette! Enjoy the groovy sounds of Bay Area's best cover bands including Dream Posse. Free! Bell-bottoms and hippie threads encouraged. Learn more here.
Make Music Day
Wednesday, June 21, 6pm-8:30pm, Lafayette Library Amphitheater
Lafayette is excited to again participate in Make Music Day. Live karaoke, songs from the 60s will be held 6pm-8:30pm at the Library Amphitheater.
Learn more here.
Business Issues Forum
Friday, June 23, 8am, Chamber Conference Room
Join us for a forum to discuss issues surrounding businesses in the City of Lafayette. Please park on the street.
Rock the Plaza - Summer of Love Lafayette - June 23 with Barry "The Fish" Melton and his Band
Friday, June 23, 6pm Hippie Market, 6:30pm-8:30pm Barry "The Fish" Melton and his Band, 8:30pm Hootenanny; Lafayette Plaza Park
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Lafayette! Enjoy the groovy sounds of the Bay Area with Barry "The Fish" Melton and his Band. Stay late to jam! Acoustic hootenanny around the campfire begins at 8:30, with special guests, including Lafayette's own Stevie Coyle (The Waybacks), playing folk songs. Bring your guitar! Learn more here.
June Mixer at Reve Bistro
Wednesday, June 28, 5:30pm-7pm, Reve Bistro, 960 Moraga Rd., #D Join us at Reve Bistro for our June Mixer! Bring your business cards.
Rock the Plaza - June 30 with the Lamorinda Idol Finalists
Friday, June 30, 6:30pm-8:30pm Lamorinda Idol Finalists; Lafayette Plaza Park
Join us in the Lafayette Plaza Park to hear the Lamorinda Idol Finalists! Bring a picnic and a blanket, or buy dinner from the dozens of restaurants located within two blocks of the Plaza. Free! Learn more here.
Check out our
new event page and see what opportunities are available for your business this year. The
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is Saturday and Sunday, September 16 & 17. The Lafayette Res Run for Education is October 22. Lafayette Community Breakfast is November 17. It's A Wonderful Life Tree Lighting is December 1.
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Regan, Event Director, at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
If you'd like to receive a text message reminder about upcoming Lafayette Chamber events, email your full name and cell phone number to Sara at sara@lafayettechamber.org.
|
|
|
|
|
