News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Monday, November 18, 2019
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Office closed Wedn., Nov. 27 noon through Mon., Dec. 2 9am
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PG&E PSPS Power Outage Planned for Lafayette on Wednesday, Nov. 20
Post Date: 11/18/2019 12:00 PM City of Lafayette
The City of Lafayette has been notified by PG&E that the utility will be conducting a Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, affecting areas of Moraga, Orinda, and Lafayette in response to weather conditions that are forecast in the East Bay on Wednesday and Thursday of this week. If there are no changes to the weather forecast, PG&E will begin de-energizing power lines on
Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Once the weather event has passed, PG&E will inspect and re-energize the power lines. This will affect approximately 7,467 PG&E customers in Lafayette (18,584 in Lamorinda).
This means that electrical power could be shut off as early as Wednesday, November 20, at 9:00 a.m. (09:00 PST 20 Nov 2019), and will be off until at least Thursday morning, November 21.
Here are some tips to help prepare:
- Plan for your family and pet medical needs. Do you have enough prescription meds? If you have major medical needs that depend upon electricity, is it safer for you to relocate to a friend’s or family member’s home out of the area?
- Have an emergency supply kit with food and water.
- Flashlights? Extra batteries?
- Keep all of your mobile devices charged.
- Identify backup charging methods.
- Store water and non-perishable foods.
- If you have a generator, do you have extra fuel?
- Keep vehicle fuel tanks full.
- Remember, gas stations, stores and ATMs in the immediate area will be closed.
- Know how to use the manual release on your garage door.
- Talk with your neighbors and friends and share your plans.
During the outage:
- Keep freezers and refrigerators closed.
- Monitor freezer and refrigerator temperatures with a thermometer.
- Use perishable food supplies first.
- Use generators, stoves and grills outdoors away from windows.
- Disconnect electronics and appliances to avoid damage from electrical surges.
- Check on neighbors, animals and family.
- Drive safely and slowly as traffic signals may not be functioning properly.
Lafayette Police will be increasing patrols and are working with the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and other public safety agencies to ensure our community remains safe. All the agencies are collaborating to ensure accurate and timely information is provided to all Lamorinda residents.
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41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - Final Call!
Purchase your tickets by 10am Tuesday, November 19.
Now is the time to come together as a community in thanks and kindness. Please join us.
Sign up as an individual. Tickets are $25 per person.
Online registration is open only through Tuesday, November 19, 10am.
No tickets will be sold at the door. Or register as a group and reserve a table such as
CASA of Contra Costa County, City of Lafayette
,
Diablo Foods, Lafayette Community Foundation, Lafayette Library & Learning Center,
LPIE
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Douglah Designs, Mechanics Bank, Oakwood
Athletic Club
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Republic Services,
and
Rotary Club of Lafayette
who have already signed up.
Shout out to our fellow community dignitaries who have also registered, your
Past and Present Business Persons and Citizens of the Year
: Larry Blodgett, Connie & Mike Collier,
Leila Douglah,
Norma Evans, Dennis Garrison, Scott Hampton & Wendy Tamis, Colleen McCormick, Tom Steuber, Don Tatzin and Team Library.
We invite and welcome everyone
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Our neighbors, politicos, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, religious leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members and non-chamber members alike along with the whole the Lamorinda community to come together to share in a delicious breakfast and enjoy a special speaker.
Our speaker is Sean Perlmutter of
Pivotal Twist
with “The Strangers of Kindness.” In his 20 minute talk, Sean Perlmutter will discuss the challenges to kindness, why they need to be overcome, and how to make kindness a core part of your daily existence.
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Ribbon Cutting at Anthony's Custom Picture Framers
Thursday, November 21, 5pm, 1020 Brown Ave
After 28 years of service, we are proud to reintroduce
Anthony's Custom Picture Framers. Family owned and operated since 1991, Anthony and Tony look forward to seeing you soon and assisting you with all your framing needs.
Please join us for a ribbon cutting at 5pm. Located at 1020 Brown Ave, Lafayette. This event is free but registration is requested.
Register here>>
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Welcome to our Newest Members!
The following businesses has recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Ali Stoddard, 925-899-4539
Wellness consulting and CBD products that support real shifts in your mood, health and quality of life.
Categories: Health Care / Wellness, Senior Services
Peter Callahan, 714-264-5594
Category: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs
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Our Attitude of Gratitude!
We will be honoring a special group of individuals for their efforts in our community every day this week - the week leading up to our annual
Community Thanksgiving Breakfast.
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Day 1 - To kick us off, we'd like to thank our Sponsors and our Community Partners. Their efforts make our events a huge success.
Watch us on social media and/or visit our gratitude page!
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Saturday, November 30, 2019 is Small Business Saturday®
On Saturday, November 30, you can be a part of the 10th annual holiday shopping tradition that helps to bring communities together in support of their favorite small businesses. Are you ready to
Shop Small® and make a big impact in our community?
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Parking Meter Concern? A message from ParkSmart, Inc.
"Thank you for voicing your concerns and feedback over the parking meters in La Fiesta Square. We have checked all the meters this week and confirmed that they are programmed correctly as stated at $1.50 per hour.
We encourage any customer who believes there may be an issue with their meter to contact our office at (925) 933-8795 to report the issue. It is helpful if you can provide the meter number for reference. Our technician will promptly respond to any issues reported."
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Nominations are now being accepted for the 2020 Business Person of the Year
On Friday, January 31, 2020, the Lafayette Chamber will honor the Lafayette Business Person of the Year during the State of the City Address at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Tickets for the dinner will be made available shortly after the announcement.
(Photo of 2019 Business Person of the Year, Terry Ring)
Nominations for this prestigious award will be accepted through Friday, December 13, 2019.
Former BPOY Award Recipients include: Ed Stokes, Paul Barendregt, Dan Kelly, Barb Sorken, Dave Hill, Don Jenkins, Cynthia Murdough, Paul Bettelheim, Bob Ewen, Sereta Churchill, Ann Denny, Caesar Perales, Dennis Garrison, Scott Hampton & Wendy Tamis, Steve Cortese, Mike Heller, Mo Levich, Larry Blodgett, Tom Courtright, Larry Duson, Jay Lifson, Colleen McCormick, Brian Aiello, Leila Douglah, Andy and Wendy Scheck, Brenda Oum, Dana Green and Terry Ring.
Submit your nomination
online or
download this PDF then fax, email, mail or bring it to the Chamber office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 150, Lafayette, CA 94549. Fax number is (925) 284-3109. Nomination deadline is Friday, December 13, 2019.
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Ribbon Cutting at Microhair Aesthetics
Join Yolanda Trevino, owner of Microhair Aesthetics, Thursday, December 5, 5-8pm, to celebrate the grand opening of her permanent cosmetics clinic at 3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. B, Lafayette.
Read more
cca.lafayettechamber.org
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It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette
This FREE fun, family-friendly celebration includes visits with Santa, holiday tree lighting ceremony, one-of-a-kind photo ops, live musical entertainment, kid's crafts, holiday treats and more! Friday, December 6, 4pm-6:30pm, Lafayette Plaza Park.
Read more
lafayettechamber.org
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Holiday Mixer at Merrill Gardens of Lafayette
It's the Chamber's Holiday Mixer! Please join us for a festive time with a few surprises in store! It's the mixer not to be missed! Wednesday, December 11, 5:30pm-7:30pm. Merrill Gardens is located at 1010 Second Street.
Read more
cca.lafayettechamber.org
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Non-Profit Chamber Members - Do you have Volunteer Opportunities?
The Chamber is frequently asked about volunteer opportunities in and around our community, so we are asking you, our Non-Profit Chamber members! If you have holiday needs for volunteers, please send the information to us at
info@lafayettechamber.org. We'll try to find you some!
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AAUW-OML’s Nov 19, 2019 Meeting: Title IX Expert
Tuesday, November 19, 9:30am-11:30am (9:30-10:00 a.m. social hour) at the Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda
Alicia Hetman, a recognized expert on Title IX and the topics of sexual harassment and discrimination, will speak at the American Association of University Women-Orinda Moraga Lafayette Branch general meeting on She will speak on the importance of and threats to Title IX, the federal law prohibiting gender discrimination in education. Admission is free and open to the public.
https://oml-ca.aauw.net/
Beauty Salon in Lafayette for Lease
Plaza Park Building, 600 sq ft salon space for lease. Please call Ron Mucovich, American Realty and Investments, 925-980-7861.
View flyer >>
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East Bay Book of Lists Party
Thursday, December 12, 5:30pm –8:30pm, Front Lobby, Roundhouse Market & Conference Center at Bishop Ranch, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Join the San Francisco Business Times and the top companies in the East Bay for an evening of food, drinks, and celebration! The night will honor the CEOs of the East Bay companies who made our 2019 East Bay Book of Lists at this must-attend networking event. - 10% discount for our Chamber members, promo code: EB10.
Register here >>
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Friendsgiving at Formula3 Fitness
Tuesday, November 19
Grab a friend and head to Formula3 Fitness at La Fiesta Square for free guest day (Friendsgiving) and a special Flow & Glow class! You have 8 time slots to choose from and Flow & Glow at 6PM. Call 925-269-4061 to register.
www.formula3fit.com
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance Announces Irenka Kudlicki and Dalia Alekna at the Samadian Gallery
Reception: Thursday, November 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Open to the Public November-December, Monday–Friday 10am-5pm, 23 Orinda Way Suite 301, Orinda
Samadian Gallery in Orinda presents, now through December, engaging abstract paintings by Irenka Kudlicki and alluring pastels by Dalia Alekna. Both Lamorinda Arts Alliance (LAA) artists were members of the Lafayette Gallery and the Diablo Fine Art Gallery.
The newly established Samadian Gallery at 23 Orinda Way Suite 301, Orinda, is an exceptional venue in which to view rotating exhibits by LAA member artists. The gallery is hosted by a local business – Dr. Amin Samadian’s Comprehensive & Advanced Dentistry – in support of local artists.
Samadian Gallery reception will be held on Thursday, November 21st from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. The reception will feature wine tasting from Scout & Cellar, a provider of specialty wines not available in stores. This will be a wonderful opportunity to mingle with the artists and enjoy a taste of specialty wines!
This exhibit is supported by Lamorinda Arts Alliance, a non-profit organization that supports local artists. For more than two decades, LAA has promoted the visual arts though exhibits in libraries and businesses, at open studio events, street fairs, and lectures, and in the community's art galleries.
Grand Re-Opening of the Moraga Art Gallery
Although the Moraga Art Gallery has moved just 200 yards to a new home, it has raised its stature considerably as a must-see Moraga landmark.
To celebrate its re-opening in a spacious, light-filled oasis in the Rheem Shopping Center, the gallery invites the public to a free reception on Saturday, November 23 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at 432 Center Street (between Nation's and the Dover Saddlery.) Come to meet more than a dozen artists, both old and new, to sip wine, enjoy snacks, hear live music and admire an assemblage of artwork, some never before displayed in Moraga.
The show, entitled "Serendipities," which runs from November 20th to February 1st, includes abstract paintings by guest artist Graig Crossley of Moraga, who uses a full palette of blazing primary colors to startling effect. Also, a selection of museum-quality wooden bowls by guest artist Rick Nelson, and an oversized metal sculpture by popular Joe Bologna, which serves as the show's centerpiece along with jewelry by K. de Groot and walls lined with photographs of landscapes by Wenda Pyman and florals by Lucy Beck.
Open daily from 10:00 to 6:00 between December 1st and 25th, the gallery offers a cornucopia of tasteful holiday gifts for discerning buyers. For more information, visit the gallery’s website:
www.moragaartgallery.com, call 925-376-5407 or email
moragaartgallery@gmail.com.
Wells of Life Information Session
Sunday, November 24, 2pm–3:30pm, Saint Perpetua Catholic Church, 3454 Hamlin Road, Lafayette
Wells for Life will share stories and insights on what they do, and how you can be a part of the program to lift-up the world’s most vulnerable people in the remote rural villages of Uganda, East Africa. Wells for Life will talk about how you can be a part of a very successful 10 year faith-based non-denominational 501c3 program that has saved the vision, health and very lives of over half a million of the world’s most vulnerable people. RSVP to
pete@wellsoflife.org. Learn more at
www.wellsoflife.org.
27th Forma Gym Turkey Trot
The 27th Forma Gym Turkey Trot will take place on Thanksgiving Morning, November 28, 2019, in downtown Walnut Creek. Participate in this beloved East Bay tradition and Forma will donate $10 of your 5k/10k registration fee to LPIE when you use the code LPIE2019 at registration.
Click here to register.
3rd Annual Moraga Country Club Turkey Trot
Thursday, November 28, 8:15am (5k), 8:30am (1.5mile), Moraga country Club
Start Thanksgiving Day with this fun run with your family and friends on the roads and paths of the Moraga Country Club while you lend a helping hand to others less fortunate. Race contributions will go to the Food Banks of Contra Costa and Solano Counties.
For all the details and to sign up, click here.
Rose and Heather Tours/Deer Hill Vineyards Social
Tuesday, December 3, 5:30pm-7pm, Deer Hill Vineyards, Lafayette
Enjoy a Wine and Travel event co-hosted by
Deer Hill Vineyards and
Rose and Heather Tours. Experience Bill Scanlin’s delicious wine in an outstanding tasting room and see lovely photos of the English Countryside. Light appetizers will be served.
Lafayette Social Community Holiday Social
Thursday, December 5, 5pm-7pm, Bank of the West, 3583 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
What to expect: A time to come together to celebrate the holiday season together. We're going to have a pop-up marketplace featuring local artisans and home-based businesses, live music, activities, festive food and beverages, raffle items, and lots of good cheer! Who: Lafayette residents and local business owners. Please plan to participate in our Toy & Food Drive for the homeless- bring an unwrapped toy (ages: newborn - 18 yrs) or non-perishable food items.
RSVP here.
Luminance Vision Optometry + Cambiati Wellness End of Year Pop-Up
Thursday, December 5, 5pm-8pm, 3444 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Join Luminance Vision for a night of cocktails and candyeyewear! It’s soon the Holidays and Holiday Party Season. Want to look as radiant as possible? Then your diet, your vision, your skin, AND your glasses all contribute to you feeling and looking your best.
If you want help staying on track with your diet during the holiday party season and sign up for a free consultation for the latest treatment in dry eye prevention (and wrinkle smoothing) with Dr. Mei Fleming. And of course, if you want to rock STYLISH glasses and clear vision into 2020.
Don't miss our fabulous holiday event co-hosted with our neighbor Cambiati Wellness! Cambiati Wellness will be offering specials on Genetic Testing, Gut Microbiome Testing and other programs that help you stay lean through the Holidays and into 2020!
We will have wine, hors d'oeuvres, and special event pricing along with the entire Mykita and Face a Face eyewear collections available.
http://www.luminancevision.com/
Lamorinda Wine Growers Holiday Party with Diamond Dave
Thursday, December 5, 6:30pm-10:00pm, The Serbian Cultural Center, 1700 School Street, Moraga
Come celebrate the holidays & the Lamorinda Wine Growers for a fun-filled evening! The Lamorinda Wine Growers Association presents an evening of local wines, food, dancing and more. Commemorative AVA gift, raffle prizes dancing to the sounds of Diamond Dave.
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Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa Request for Turkeys
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa serves two special holiday turkey meals -- the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve at all 4 dining rooms. They expect to serve more than 1,000 people. Please consider donating a frozen turkey (or more) so we can provide these much appreciated special meals to our clients. Any size frozen turkey appreciated. Please deliver turkeys to Chef James at our central kitchen located at: 510 Garcia Ave., Unit H, Pittsburg, CA. Questions, please call: 925-293-4792.
https://www.loavesfishescc.org
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
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Friends of the Lafayette Library presents Sweet Thursday: Wendy Pearl
Thursday, November 21, 7pm-8pm, Don Tatzin Community Hall
At this special event Wendy Pearl, SF Bay Area Sales rep for Penguin Random House, will discuss her favorite books of the year — which will be available for purchase as great holiday gifts and book club ideas. For more information and to register
click here.
Kids Stop Motion Animation Workshop
Monday & Tuesday, November 25 & 26, 2:30 - 4:00 PM Homework Center
Snapology is back for a 2 day workshop that will focus on stop-motion animation / movie making using ipads.This workshop is for 3rd through 5th grade students and will be teaching the use of Stop Motion Pro animation software on ipads (provided). The animations / movies will be done using lego and minecraft mini-figures and created / provided backgrounds.
Click here for more information and to register.
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