Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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June 5, 2017 News & Events
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Rock the Plaza - Summer of Love Lafayette with Shakey Zimmerman
Friday, June 9, 6pm Hippie Market, 6:30-8:30 Shakey Zimmerman, 8:30 Hootenanny
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love in Lafayette with our 2nd concert! Enjoy the groovy sounds of one of the Bay Area's best cover bands, Shakey Zimmerman, on Friday, June 9. Shakey Zimmerman pays tribute with the most famous songs and deep cuts of iconic and legendary songwriters Bob Dylan and Neil Young.
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 guest Pat Nevins. Bring your guitar!
Download flyer. Share the event on Facebook. Learn more here.
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Social Media Workshop: 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!
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Sign up for Live Band Karaoke at Make Music Day
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 co-sponsored by the Lafayette Chamber and Lamorinda Music. Live karaoke, songs from the 60s will be held 6pm-8:30pm at the Lafayette 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.
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 Lamorinda Small Business Forum - Are You Ready For Prop 64?
Tuesday, June 20, 5:30pm-7-pm, Bank of the West, 3583 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Please consider joining us at Bank of the West, Tuesday, June 20 as we learn about how the legalization of Marijuana will impact the management of your employees. The recent legalization of marijuana for adult recreational use in California brings with it numerous challenges for employers. The chambers are partnering with De La Housaye & Associates to present important and timely information. Learn how to get ahead of this issue, before it catches you by surprise. Ge help with having necessary policies in place. Keep a "drug free" work environment. Know the restriction on drug testing employees. Know your employee's rights. This is a free event but registration is highly recommended. Learn more here.
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 Join in the Fun at the 22nd Annual Art and Wine Festival - September 16 and 17
It's not too late to get involved. The festival committee is just kicking off our 2nd committee meeting this coming Thursday, June 8th from 5:30-7pm at the Chamber Office. Here is YOUR chance to meet new friends, get involved with your community and work side by side with your neighbor creating the festival village. Yes, we work from sun up to sun down Friday through Sunday on the 3rd weekend of September transforming our own Lafayette Downtown into an amazing weekend event.
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Regan, Event Director, at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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 Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 22, 8am, 8:15am, 8:30am, Downtown Lafayette
Early bird registration is now open for the 25th Annual Lafayette Res Run for Education! Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 22. 5k Certified Run 8:00am, 10k Certified Run (around the Reservoir) 8:15am, 2mi run/walk 8:45am.
Learn more and sign up here.
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 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.
Contra Costa County Environmental Health Newsletter - 2017
In this issue find information about taking back Pharmaceuticals, Temporary Event (Special Event) Permits, Mold and Substandard Housing, Food Facility Placarding and more.
View Newsletter. Contact Marilyn C. Underwood, Ph.D., REHS at (925) 692-2521 or
marilyn.underwood@hsd.cccounty.us with questions.
Mt. Diablo Business Women Monthly Meeting - How to get paid by being dangerously different: The Art of Feminine Marketing
Thursday, June 8, 5:45pm Networking, Speaker Julie Foucht 6:30pm-8:30pm, Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt Diablo Blvd
Mt. Diablo Business Women is a Northern California business networking group focusing on enriching the professional and personal lives of our members through educational speakers, community volunteer opportunities and business connections. We meet the second Thursday evening of every month. This month's speaker will be Julie Foucht. Member $52, Guest/non-member $60.
Learn more and register here.
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Summer Reading Festival - Build Your Brain!
June 5 through August 5, 2017
All ages are invited to visit the summer reading page HERE for brain-training activities and challenges to keep those minds toned and trim! Visit the library for free and fun happenings all summer long.
Contra Costa Master Gardeners present The Squeeze on Citrus
Tuesday, June 6, 6:30pm, Arts & Science Center
Learn the basics of caring for citrus, whether you have new or existing trees. We'll review the best methods for selecting healthy trees for your location, planting, watering, feeding, and pruning.
Free, to register sent an email to higginssierra@gmail.com.
Oakland Zoomobile: Neuroscience for Kids
Saturday, June 10, Two sessions: 10:00am and 11:10am, Community Hall
Can you hear with your feet, or smell with your mouth? The Oakland Zoomobile will be here so you can meet some animals and learn how they use their brains, body parts, and senses to survive in the wild! Register for one session only. To register for the 10:00am program, click HERE. To register for the 11:10am program, click HERE.
Build a Bot!
Monday, June 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm, Homework Center
We're kicking off Summer Reading 2017 with our Build a Bot! program. Join us for hands-on fun with bristle bots, scribble bots and Sphero bots. Open to ages 10 - 14. Free, to register click HERE.
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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 one of the Bay Area's best cover bands, Dream Posse. Stay late to jam! Acoustic hootenanny around the campfire begins at 8:30pm with special guest Dick Staff. Free! Bell-bottoms and hippie threads encouraged.
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 Barry "The Fish" Melton and his Band. Stay late to jam! Acoustic hootenanny around the campfire begins at 8:30pm with special guest Paul Cotruvo. 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.
Business Growth & Funding Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Workshop
Tuesday, June 27, Noon-1, Chamber Conference Room
Join us for a Brown Bag Lunch and Learn Workshop on Tuesday, June 27 at the Chamber Conference Room. Learn how to generate more leads, attract more clients, increase revenues and profits and build the type of business most business owners only dream about, obtain funding for your business and marketing plan, obtain funding for your Coaching costs, prepare your company and self before going to the lending community. Presenters: Christoph Nauer from Christoph Nauer Coaching and Mark Lojacono, CEO from Unlimited Business Loans, Inc. RSVP by June 26: coach@christophnauer.com. View flyer.
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.
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