Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
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July 17, 2017 News & Events
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We are Open for Business!
The Chamber is open for business, just without the doors! We are here and available for you! You can reach us at our phone number (925) 284-7404 or via email:
We will keep you posted on our new location!
How can you help?
Absolutely you can help. Thank you for the many, many offers! If you are not a Chamber member already,
join the Chamber. Let the Chamber work for you and your business. If you are not a business, become a
Friend of the Chamber. We'll keep you posted on everything that is going on through the Chamber and in our community.
Consider becoming a Premier Member. You can find all this information on our website:
lafayettechamber.org.
Your Chamber has prepared for days like this. We have good insurance. We have our records backed up. We have a healthy reserve in our rainy day fund and it sure feels like rain. We promise not to skip a beat. Again, thank you for all the support and love you have shared with us.
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 Mega Chamber Mixer
Thursday, July 27, 5pm-7pm, Concord Clarion, 1050 Burnett Ave, Concord
Join us at the Concord Clarion for our July Mixer! Multiple chambers, delicious appetizers, and great networking with members of the Lafayette, Martinez, Greater Concord, Hispanic, Orinda, Moraga, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek Chambers. Free! Bring your business cards.
Register here.
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Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, July 28, 8am-9am, City of Lafayette Offices, Rm 265
Join us for Coffee with Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson on Friday, July 28 at the City of Lafayette Offices, 3675 Mount Diablo Blvd., Room 265.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 16, 10am-7pm &
Sunday, September 17, 10am-6pm
We are just 60 days away from the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival!
Here is your chance to get involved and support the community. We have a few opportunities still to fill: one Stage Sponsorship, a few Beer Booths, Golf Cart Sponsorship, Volunteer T-shirts, Kid Zone booths and a handful of Non-Profit booths.
If you are interested in a sponsorship or a booth please contact Sara today. If you have not finalized your contract for the Festival, please do so IMMEDIATELY! We want to confirm all placements. Contact Sara Regan, Event Director either on her cell at (925) 890-6197 or via email at
sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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Member News & Announcements
State Senator Steve Glazer: "State-of-the-State" Luncheon
August 2, 12 noon, Orinda Community Center
You are invited to join the Orinda Rotary on Wednesday, August 2, when our own State Senator Steve Glazer will discuss the State of the State. Senator Glazer will update us on the latest legislative issues and provide insight into California's current political climate. The meeting starts at 12:00 noon at the Orinda Community Center, 28 Orinda Way next to the Orinda Library. The public is welcome. Cost is $20.00 per person and includes lunch. www.orindarotary.org. Your payment is your reservation. We look forward to seeing you! Any questions? Contact Sue Breedlove at
susan.breedlove99@gmail.com or 925-216-6466.
Canned Food Drive - Central Contra Costa Libraries
Republic Services is partnering with the Food Bank and RecycleSmart to host a summer Canned Food Drive this July! Summer is often when the Food Bank has the least donations, as much of the local food drives are centered around the winter holiday season. The community can donate canned food to barrels located in library lobbies in Walnut Creek, Danville, Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga branches until July 21. We will also be collecting bagged, canned food donations for single-family home residents of our RecycleSmart service area the week of July 17-21 in Lafayette, Orinda, and Moraga on your service day.
www.RepublicServices.com
Morning Harvest Farm Seeking Farm Managers
Morning Harvest Farm is an urban farm that will employ transition-age foster youth. Morning Harvest Farm which plans a November "ground-breaking" at the site in Pittsburg, CA will be hiring two full-time farm managers to work at the farm. These managers will work directly with the trainees and their roles are vital to our mission. If you know of any experienced farm managers or have further questions about Morning Harvest Farm, please contact Kim Crossley Overaa at
kimoveraa@me.com.
Lamorinda CERT needs Volunteer Coordinators
Lamorinda CERT is looking for a few people to help recruit volunteers to staff events. The Coordinators will work with CERT leaders and will be given requirements for each event, number of volunteers needed, tasks to be performed, etc. They will call and email CERT members to get the volunteers needed and track calls on a spreadsheet. The position is occasional, most time required will be before major events such as the Moraga Triathlon in April and the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival in September. Many smaller events need only a few volunteers. Please email
registrar@lamorindacert.org if you can help out!
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Build Stuff with Makey Makey™
Tuesday, July 18, 2:00pm-3:30pm, Library Homework Center
Build a usable dance pad or a video game controller using a Makey Makey kit! Free. For ages 10-14. For more information and to register, click HERE.
MAKERFEST 2017
Saturday, July 22, 10:00am-2:00pm, Library Community Hall
Calling all makers, crafters, tinkerers, creators, and the just plain curious to a day of fun and discovery at the 4th annual MakerFest! Enjoy 3D printing, air-powered rocketry, robotics, weaving, music, and art. We'll also introduce our new Pancake Bot. All ages and interests welcome! MakerFest 2017 is generously sponsored by Cobain Orthodontics, Friends of the Lafayette Library, and the LLLC Foundation. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation with Diablo Ballet and SF Dance Film Festival Dance on Film Series: SFDFF Screen Shorts and Kick Ball Change
Sunday, July 23, 4:00 PM, Library Community Hall
Sit back, relax, and enjoy stunning highlights of the 2016 SF Dance Film Festival, including award-winning screen shorts and the documentary "Kick Ball Change" which offers a window into the creative and inspirational mind of a five time world champion in professional Latin ballroom dance. SFDFF films sponsored by Antoinette Chatton. Tickets: $10. For more information and to register, click HERE.
Volunteers needed for Teen Tech Help!
Earn community service hours and help people of all ages! Requirements: 6 month service commitment, 10th grade or above, patient and friendly, one 2 hour shift a month. Training provided! For more information please email Patrick at pbrogan@ccclib.org.
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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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