Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
Jay Lifson, Executive Director
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October 16, 2017 News & Events
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Race Week is Here!
Registration is STILL Open! Sign up now...
25th Annual Lafayette Res Run for Education
THIS SUNDAY, October 22, 2017
5k Certified Run 8:00am, 10k Certified Run 8:15am, 2mi fun run/walk 8:45am. On-site registration opens at 6:30am. Live music, pancake breakfast, and Healthy Lifestyles Fair. Plus a Bike Safety Clinic!
REGISTER TODAY and mark your favorite local school. Each registration counts!
The school with the most registrations gets an additional donation. Current standings are:
1. Happy Valley Elementary
2. Springhill Elementary
3. Lafayette Elementary
4. Burton Valley Elementary
5. Stanley Middle School
6. Acalanes High School
7. Campolindo High School
8. Miramonte High School
Thank you to our sponsors for their continued community support.
Chris Swim - Tracy Keaton Pacific Union Realty, A Runner's Mind, Cobain Orthodontics, Diablo Foods, Dudum Real Estate, EBMUD, East Bay Oral Surgery, Evergood, Forma Gym Turkey Trot, Lamorinda Tooth Buds, Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center, LoveBugs! State Farm - Kelley Reed.
Please stop by our Healthy Lifestyle Fair and visit our participating vendor booths: Lamorinda Audiology, Lafayette Physical Therapy, Stat Med, Roughing It Day Camp, Behymer & Steel Chiropractic, Leigh Creekside Park, Kind Snacks, US Cryotherapy- Walnut Creek, Contra Costa Animal Services, LPIE (Lafayette Partners in Education), The Learning Space, Sunrise Rotary and Urban Remedy.
Race Packet Pickup will be at
A Runner's Mind, 3541 Plaza Drive, Thursday through Saturday during their normal business hours: Thursday-Friday 9am-7pm, and Saturday 10am-6pm.
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Lafayette Chamber Premier Members
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Ribbon Cutting at Luminance Vision Optometry
Thursday, October 19, 5:30pm, 3444 Mt Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
The Chamber welcomes
Luminance Vision Optometry
! Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at 5:30pm on Thursday, October 19. An opening party will be held from 5pm-7:30pm. Luminance Vision Optometry is located at 3444 Mt Diablo Blvd.
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Welcome to Our Newest Members!
The following businesses have joined the Lafayette Chamber the week of October 9-13, 2017. We encourage you to visit their website to learn more about their services.
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Ultimate Coffee Break at Phoenix Skincare & Waxing
Monday, October 23, 10am, 1080 Carol Lane #263
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Octoberfest Mixer at Mechanic's Bank
Wednesday, October 25, 5:30pm-7pm, 3649 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join us for Octoberfest!! Our October Mixer will be held at
Mechanic's Bank on Wednesday, October 25 from 5:30pm-7pm. Mechanic's Bank is located at 3640 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Bring your business cards!
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 Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, October 27, 8am-9am, 3685 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Room 265
Join us for Coffee with Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson on Friday morning at 8am at the Lafayette City Offices, 3685 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Room 265. Yes, coffee is served!
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Update your Contact Information, Advertising Opportunities for our 2018 Directory!
Look for a letter in the mail with a form to update your contact information for the 2018 Lafayette Chamber Directory. There is also a flyer about advertising in the Directory - space sells out quickly! We will be mailing the directory in the 1st quarter of 2017.
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 Trick or Treat Street
Friday, October 27, 4pm-6pm, Downtown Lafayette
For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Plaza Way to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday, October 27, 2017. Share the event on Facebook! Don't forget to bring a Trick-or-Treat bag.
If you are located along the route and would like to participate in our Downtown Trick or Treat Street please send Sara an email, sara@lafayettechamber.org, to confirm your spot. We will deliver a balloon to each participating vendor the afternoon of the 27th and a participating poster will be distributed this week.
Thank you to those already committed: Art and Science of Eyewear, Clocks, Etc., STAT MED Urgent Care, Indigo and Poppy, Lamorinda Theatre, Lamorinda Music, El Jarro, REVE, the piece. store, Bel and Bunnas Books and Venture Goods. A shout out to our Balloon Distribution Sponsor Gagnon's Party Rentals!
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39th Annual Thanksgiving Community Breakfast
Friday, November 17, 7am-8:30am, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
Reservations are now being accepted for our annual Thanksgiving Breakfast! This year, the breakfast will be held at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center. Keynote speaker will be Deanne Pearn, MPP Executive Director of Contra Costa Interfaith Housing. The event will be catered by Jeff Assadi of La Finestra! Music provided by Wendy Tamis, Harpist. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, November 15. Make your online reservation here! Or download and submit this flyer.
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Women's Wellness 101
Monday, October 16, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Ball Auditorium at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek
Assemblywoman Baker is hosting a women's health event in partnership with John Muir Health called Women's Wellness 101. The event is on Monday, October 16th from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Ball Auditorium at John Muir Medical Center in Walnut Creek. The event will include a panel comprising of a cardiologist, a breast cancer physician, and a Ob/Gyn doctor. We will also have blood pressure screenings and a self-breast exam booth.
View Flyer.
"Kicking off the Holiday Season" Canned Food Drive: Oct 16 - 27
This fall, RecycleSmart with Republic Services is partnering with the Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano to collect food for people in our community who may not have enough to eat. Your donation makes a real difference to people in our community who may not have enough to eat. Please drop off any canned food you would like to donate in the labeled barrels at the locations listed
here between October 16-27.
$1500 Waste Reduction Grant is Now Accepting Applications
Republic Services will award a community waste reduction project within the RecycleSmart service area with a $1,500 grant. Projects must be related to recycling, composting or other waste-reduction initiatives. These can be new projects or existing projects that need some help expanding. Applications are now open - please complete the online application form by October 20.
www.ContraCostaRecycles.com.
Contra Costa County Strategic Prevention Plan
Thursday, October 19, 5:30pm-7:45pm
Come join fellow Lamorinda community members on October 19 from 5:30-7:45 to help with the creation of the 2018-2023 Contra Costa County Strategic Prevention Plan. The plan dictates where the County's prevention efforts will be focused when it comes to reducing underage substance use and prescription drug misuse and abuse. The ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team) Lamorinda Coalition follows this Strategic Prevention Plan.
View Flyer.
Developing Key Partners for Business Development
Friday, October 20, 9am, St. Marks United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda
The topic of the October meeting of the LABWo, Lamorinda Business Women's networking group, will be Developing Key Partners for Business Development. The panel will address both B2B and B2C contexts. For more information click here.
Art Moves Project (AMP) Debut at Coffee Shop, Now Friday, October 20
The Art Moves Project presentation of Edifice: Uncovered @ Coffee Shop was rescheduled to this Friday, October 20th, with performances at 4:30 and 6:30 pm. Look forward to seeing you at Coffee Shop Lafayette!
Orinda Academy Open Houses
October 22 and December 9, 1pm-4pm, 19 Altarinda Road, Orinda
Love school, love life, love your future! Join Orinda Academy for our fall open house on Sunday, October 22 and also on Saturday, December 9 from 1pm-4pm. Tours, informational sessions, parent and student panels.
www.orindaacademy.org
Your Gut and your Health
Wednesday, October 25, 7:30pm-8:15pm, BodyZing Fitness Center, 3385 Mt Diablo Blvd
Leaky gut, microbiome, second brain, probiotics... what does it all mean? Learn how your gut impacts your health in a big way... and how to support healthy gut function. Reserve your seat at:
www.bzgut.eventbrite.com.
View Flyer.
2017 Annual Holiday Open House at The Nut Factory
October 26 and October 28, 10am-4pm, The Nut Factory, 3477 Golden Gate Way
Come by The Nut Tree and see Holiday Gift selections and sample the wonderful nuts, candies and gourmet treats. All paid orders placed during the Open House will receive a 10% discount excluding shipping and handling.
www.nutfactory.com
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East Bay World Affairs Council presents Catalonia vs. the Spanish Government
Thursday, October 19, 7pm-8pm, Library Community Hall
Dr. Alex Saragoza will examine the roots of the strained relationship between Catalonia and the Spanish central government, the present situation, and the prospects for the future. For more information and tickets click HERE or visit worldaffairs.org. Doors open at 6:30.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series, Paul Madonna, Close Enough for the Angels
Friday, October 20, 1pm, Library Community Hall
Paul Madonna, award-winning artist and writer, shares his latest novel filled with intrigue, humor, and over 100 of his lush, signature drawings. This character-driven story is a fresh, innovative reinvention of the illustrated novel. Madonna is the creator of All Over Coffee in the SF Chronicle "pink pages" and Small Potatoes, and the author of four books. An upcoming solo exhibition at the Legion of Honor will showcase his magnificent artwork. Come meet the author/artist in person! Free! For more information and to register click HERE.
The Little Fall Music Fest
Saturday, October 21, 3pm-6pm, Library Community Hall, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Enjoy an afternoon of great music and libations, starting with flamenco dancer Melissa Cruz, followed by the bluegrass and blues sounds of Dirty Cello, and finishing with the rousing music hall songs of Brass Farthing. Lafayette Rotary Club will be on hand with BBQ, beer and wine. Learn more HERE.
Makey Makey Operation
Wednesday, October 25, 3:30pm-5:00pm, Teen Center
Make & play your own Operation game! Register at tinyurl.com/lafmakeyoperation.
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Ribbon Cutting at J. McLaughlin
Thursday, November 2, 5:30pm-6pm, 3547 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Join us on Thursday, November 2 at 5:30pm for a Ribbon Cutting at the new Lafayette store,
J. McLaughlin. They are located at 3547 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Social Media Workshop Series - Plan Ahead: Social Media Strategy 2018 for Your Local Business
 Wednesday, November 8, 6:00pm-7:30pm, Homework Center at the Lafayette Library and Learning CenterPrepare now to hit the new year strong! How to assess what's working with your social media strategy and create an action list for next steps. Speaker: Robin S. Fox, Digital Strategist. Admission is free but
registration is requested.
Ribbon Cutting at Phoenix Skincare & Waxing
Thursday, November 9, 5:30pm
Join us on Thursday, November 9 at 5:30pm for a Ribbon Cutting at
Phoenix Skincare & Waxing's new location at 1080 Carol Lane #263.
 November Mixer at CG Designs
Wednesday, November 15, 5:30pm-7pm, 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join us for our November Monthly Mixer at
CG Designs on Wednesday, November 15, 5:30pm-7pm. CG Designs is located at 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
39th Annual Thanksgiving Community Breakfast
Friday, November 17, 7am-8:30am, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
Save the date for our annual Thanksgiving Breakfast! This year, the breakfast will be held at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center. Keynote speaker will be Deanne Pearn, MPP Executive Director of
Contra Costa Interfaith Housing. The event will be catered by Jeff Assadi of La Finestra! Music provided by Wendy Tamis, Harpist. Reservation deadline is Wednesday, November 15.
Make your reservation here!
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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