Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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May 30, 2017 News & Events
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Downtown Congestion Reduction Plan - Web-Based Preference Survey
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.
If you have questions about the web-based survey, please contact James Hinkamp, Transportation Planner, at 925.299.3229 or
jhinkamp@lovelafayette.org.
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 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.
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 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. The Warriors game will be on! El Charro is located at 3339 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. www.elcharro1947.com
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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 guest Lafayette's own Stevie Coyle (The Waybacks), playing folk songs. Bring your guitar!
Download flyer. Share the event on Facebook. Learn more here.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
The following businesses have joined the Lafayette Chamber the week of May 22-May 26, 2017. We encourage you to visit their website to learn more about their services.
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 Art and Wine Festival Weekend - September 16 and 17
- Festival, Corporate, Stage and other sponsorship opportunities are now available for online registration.
- Time is running out. Don't miss your chance to connect with the community, get your business name out there and meet new prospects. We have just a handful of Wine and Beer Booths still available for the Art and Wine Festival.
Thank you shout out to our registered Wine & Beer Booth sponsors:
Alain Pinel Realtors, Blodgett's Floor Covering, Dudum Real Estate, Hank & Frank Bicycles, Leap Frog Plumbing, Pacific Union Real Estate, Bay Sotheby's, J Rockcliff Duson & Jones, Karen Richardson Group, REMAX, Village Associates, J Rockcliff Larry Williams Team, Highland Partners, Manor Care Health Services, Persons Plastic Surgery, Cobain Orthodontics and Sutter Health/Alta Bates Medical Center.
If you have any questions, please contact Sara Regan, Event Director, at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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 $5,000 Business Boost with KKDV!
KKDV and Pot of Gold Collectibles are proud to present the $5,000 Business Boost! We will award one lucky business with a $5,000 advertising campaign on KKDV!! It's a great opportunity to help "boost" our local businesses.
Here's how the contest works:
- A representative from the business (owner, manager, associate, etc.) enters the contest at KKDV.com by providing the business information and contact information.
- Starting May 30th, KKDV will announce two business names each business day, one at 9:40am and one at 3:40pm.
- When the business name is heard, a representative from the business needs to call in to the listener line at 925-977-4921. They have 10 minutes to call in and qualify.
- All qualifiers go into the grand prize drawing held on Friday, June 23rd about 4pm.
- Plus, the qualifiers will go into a weekly drawing to win an Ultimate Coffee Break!
View flyer.
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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.
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News & Announcements
Walnut Creek Art & Wine Festival - Volunteers Wanted
Our friends at the Walnut Creek Chamber are having their Art & Wine Festival Saturday and Sunday June 3 & 4. They are seeking volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please give the Walnut Creek Chamber a call at (925) 934-2007.
Business Runway 2017 - The Rising "Gig Economy" and what it means for
your business.
Wednesday, May 31, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (Registration & Networking begins at 11:45am), JFK University, 100 Ellinwood Way, Pleasant Hill
The world economy is changing, and how we operate within it has shifted drastically in the past few years. The traditional 9-5 full-time career is being sidestepped and passed by more and more as the gig economy increases. Join this group of Expert Panelists to learn more about what this "Gig Economy" means for your business. Chamber Members: $10, Non-Members: $20.
Register here. For more information, contact Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce (925) 687-0700.
View flyer here.
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.
Roughing It Day Camp Celebrates 45 Years of Creating Summer Memories
Ann and Hobie Woods have been bringing their mission of giving children a wonderful, wholesome, happy outdoor experience for 44 years! This summer will mark their 45th year of sharing this tradition with the families of Lamorinda and the San Francisco Bay Area. On Saturday, June 3, Roughing It Day Camp invites alumni, camper families and prospective campers to join us in kicking off the summer with our Open House. This event will highlight the magic that has made Roughing It such a phenomenal place that keeps families coming back year after year. The Open House will showcase the beautiful reservoir camp site and provide prospective campers the opportunity to meet the Camp Directors and summer counselors, sample camp activities and get an idea of what the camp experience is. If you want to know more about the Roughing It experience, you won't want to miss this event! Reservations are requested and can be done at
www.roughingit.com or by calling (925) 283-3795.
Loaves and Fishes Annual Event "A Night under the Stars"
Saturday, June 3, 5pm, Hacienda De Las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga
Appetizers, dinner and dancing, live and silent auction. 5pm till the cows come home!
Music by "the 925 Band". $125 per person or purchase a table for 8 for $900.
Click Here to Register. For More information contact Alicia at
alicia@loavesfishescc.org or 925 293-4792.
 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.
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They Say It's Your Birthday: Sgt. Pepper Is 50 Years Old!
Thursday, June 1, 6:30pm, Library Community Hall
Celebrate the anniversary of The Beatles' 1967 revolutionary album, and learn about its creation and songs in this illustrated presentation by Dulais Rhys, Ph.D. Singing along is encouraged! For more information and to register click HERE.
Contra Costa Performing Arts Society: Jazz Piano Concert
Saturday, June 3, 7pm, Library Community Hall
Join the Contra Costa Performing Arts Society for an evening of jazz piano. A variety of performers will play standards and new favorites for your musical pleasure. For more information and to register click HERE.
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.
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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.
Are You Ready For Prop 64? Lamorinda Small Business Forum
Tuesday, June 20, 5:30pm,
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. Get 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. You can RSVP by emailing jay@lafayettechamber.org.
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.
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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