News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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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 Monday, February 18 for Presidents' Day
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Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting at RnR Barber Salon
Thursday, February 7, 5:00pm-7pm, RnR Barbers, 3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Welcome one of Lafayette's newest businesses!
DJ White Rabbit will be spinning from 5pm-7pm, while you sip on some champagne and snack on hors d'oeuvres. Meet the Mayor of Lafayette and rub elbows with celebrity clientele and local professional athletes. Come see our new look. Then think about a new look for you either way, it's a night you don't want to miss.
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Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year – Nominations Now Being Accepted
Do you know a Lafayette resident that who models excellence in everything they do? Someone that brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community? Nominations are
now being accepted for the 2019 Citizen of the Year. A celebration dinner will be held on Friday, March 22 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa to honor the winner.
The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, February 8 at 1pm.
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Ed Stokes Celebration of Life
Friday, February 8, 2pm, Soda Center, St. Mary's College
In 1968 Ed Stokes and Sal Vallelunga leased a store on Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Betty Stokes named it Diablo Foods. 50 years later we can easily say, Ed Stokes was most beloved man in Lafayette. Ed loved everyone and we loved Ed.
Please join the Stokes family when they Celebrate Ed’s incredible life on Friday, February 8
th at St. Mary’s College. You are all invited to remember ED, tell the stories and share the love. Ed made it very clear, this will be a party, not a memorial. The unofficial Mayor of Lafayette will always be remembered!
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Chamber 2.0: 10 Easy Ways to Use Online Tools to Leverage Your Chamber Membership
Wednesday, February 13, 6-7:30, Lafayette Library and Learning Center Homework Room
Let’s face it: You joined the Chamber to grow your business, right? But you don’t have time to go to all the networking events every month, and even if you do, maybe you want to get more out of those efforts -- and faster! WELCOME TO CHAMBER 2.0! Today, the key is to leverage those traditional Chamber of Commerce networking opportunities with online tools. In this workshop, you’ll learn the top 10 simple ways to do that. It’s easier than you think - promise!
Register here.
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Member!
We welcome the following new member to the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Upscale small group tours to the English countryside, visiting exquisite gardens and intriguing historic places.
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Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, February 22, 8am-9am, Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
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Mixer at Harper Greer
Wednesday, February 27, 5:30pm-7pm, 979 Moraga Road, Lafayette
John and Terry Kiskaddon look forward to seeing all of you at the Lafayette Chamber mixer on February 27! John and wife Terry are delighted to be the hosts for this event at the
Harper Greer Boutique and truly thrilled to be part of this wonderful community in Lafayette!
Yes, Terry and John at Harper Greer are the "new kids in town" but have a wealth of experience from 40+ years of helping ladies look beautiful!
In the same location as the former Specialtees La Fiesta Square, Harper Greer carries a refreshing change of pace from most stores and offers a range of sizes for women sizes 4 and up! You'll find contemporary and classics with a twist in superb colors fabrics and style but with an important difference... You get to try things on in an inspiring store with superb helpful, honest style consultants... "I always know I'll get that perfect piece at Harper Greer", "I never liked to shop but Harper Greer has changed that!" Just a taste of our lines: Sympli, Frank Lyman, Habitat, Citron, URU, Harper Greer originals Tulip, Fenini and much more!
"....sometimes I just want to try it on!" ... Harper Greer motto
A special treat: John will be tickling the ivories on his Yamaha Concert Piano!
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It's time to launch the 2019 Art and Wine Sponsorship Opportunities! 24 years and going strong!
Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
Don’t miss your chance to capitalize on the excitement and join the launch of our updated festival website in February.
This is believed to be the largest annual festival in Contra Costa County. Come be a part of it! We have a level of involvement for everyone!
See the opportunities here.
Admission is FREE. Over 80,000 people stroll the downtown street festival throughout the weekend visiting our local retail business and award winning restaurants as well as 450+ booths of art, handmade crafts, food samplings, wine, beer, commercial vendors, non-profits … pausing to enjoy continuous live music and entertainment from our four stages.
Contact
Sara Regan, Event Director for specifics and to secure your spot.
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Special Meeting of the Governing Board
The
Governing Board of the Lafayette School District will be holding a Special Meeting on Tuesday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m., in the Stanley Multi-Purpose Room. There will be a discussion on budget planning options to address the State revenue shortfall.
District Attorney’s Spring Community Academy
Want to learn more about how the office of the District Attorney operates? You are in luck. The Spring 2019 Community Academy application period is open now. All residents in Contra Costa County or those individuals who work in the county can apply to join the academy. Just
download an application here and submit it via email. The deadline to apply is February 11, 2019. There are also Student Internship Opportunities with the DA’s office. The College Student/High School Senior Summer Intern Program is now taking applications. If you know a student who is interested, please have them submit a resume and cover letter to Dominique Yancey at
dyancey@contracostada.org by March 15.
Age-Friendly Community Kickoff Event
Wednesday, February 20, 10am-Noon, Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library & Learning Center
The City of Lafayette Senior Services Commission invites you to its AARP/World Health Organization Age-Friendly Community Initiative Kickoff. The AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities is an affiliate of the World Health Organization's Age-Friendly Cities and Communities program. As many of us know, with the population aging and people staying healthy and active longer, communities such as ours must adapt to these changes. Well-designed, livable communities promote health, sustain economic growth, and make for happier, healthier residents of all ages.
The Eight Domains of Livability that form the backbone of the initiative are Outdoor Spaces and Buildings; Transportation; Housing; Social Participation; Respect and Social Inclusion; Civic Participation and Employment; Communication and Information; and Community and Health Services.
Each of these domains will be discussed at the meeting and focus groups for each will be held at a later date.
Come learn more about the Age-Friendly Initiative and contribute by sharing your answers to these initial questions:
What do you love about Lafayette?
What are our current age-friendly needs?
What age-friendly needs do you foresee for the future?
Door prizes available and refreshments will be served so do join us!
RSVP here.
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Nexus Women (formerly LABWO) Professional Networking: Your Personal Leadership Makes A Difference
Friday, February 8, 9am-11am, St. Marks United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda
Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel, globally acclaimed leadership expert and best-selling author, will teach us how to build and enhance our core leadership qualities and make a difference in both our personal and professional lives. Please
RSVP here by Wednesday, Feb 6th. We hope to see you there!
The WDBCCC'S and Partner's "Hidden Workforce Forum, Inclusion Builds Innovation" Employer Forum
Tuesday, February 19, 8:30am-11:30am, Loma Vista Adult Center, 1266 San Carlos Avenue, Concord
The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) and partners are putting this event together to support a hidden talent pool of energetic and motivated workers looking for careers. Learn how to diversify your workforce by hiring people with intellectual and physical disabilities. The forum includes business training and networking with resource providers. Admission is free through
Eventbrite registration and includes breakfast.
See attached flyer for details.
Mt. Diablo Business Women - Gain Visibility for your Business
Mt. Diablo Business Women is a business networking group focusing on enriching the professional and personal lives of our members through educational speakers, business connections and community volunteer opportunities. They meet monthly and welcome women representing companies of all sizes. Please see
this flyer for information on their membership drive.
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Member News & Announcements
Mobility Matters seeking Volunteer Drivers
The Rides for Seniors and Veterans Programs bridges the gap in services for ambulatory seniors and disabled veterans in Costra Costa County who no longer drive and cannot access other forms of transportation. In our society, mobility equals independence, so without a safe and available alternative to driving, the end result for seniors is often institutionalization. Requirements: 1) Be caring, mature individuals who are willing and able to provide transportation to ambulatory seniors or veterans who can no longer drive. 2) Be age 25-75 with a current drivers license. Excellent driving record and crime free background. 3) Own or have access to a reliable vehicle that is registered and insured. 4) Participate in a training class before giving first ride. If you meet these requirements, come join our team and find out what a difference you can make in another person’s life. It will change their life, and it will most certainly change yours! Contra Costa County, 4 hrs/wk. Contact David Benet925-284-2207,
david@mobilitymatterscc.com
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http://www.mobilitymatterscc.com
Mercer Putney Health and Wealth Investment Symposium
Thursday, February 7, 10am-12:30pm, Scott's Seafood, Contra Costa Room
1333 N. California Street, Walnut Creek
Mercer Putney Financial Advisors invites Lafayette Chamber members to its annual Economic Outlook Symposium. Health and Wealth:Focusing on What Really Matters in the Markets and the Ultimate Wellness Prescription? Special commentary by John Tousley, CFA, Senior Strategist within Goldman Sachs Asset Management’s Strategic Advisory Solutions Group. Mr. Tousley leads the Global Market Strategy team focusing on global capital market insight, macro strategy, and implementation. Mr. Tousley is a highly sought, charismatic presenter bringing humor and personable perspective to his 27 years of academic and industry insights. Dr. Bill Lloyd is the Health Director for Transamerica Advanced Markets Group. Dr. Bill is an experienced clinician and award-winning medical educator. Respected within the medical community as a dynamic leader and subject matter expert, Doctor Lloyd shares his insights and commonsense approach to better living. Space is limited and RSVP required. Contact Karla McQuain, 925-932-4700
For The Love of Art Pop-Up Art Gallery
Opening night: Valentine’s Day, February 14, Corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd. (old Wells Fargo building, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Lafayette, CA)
Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery (JPG) is inhabiting the old Wells Fargo building on the corner of Moraga Rd. and Mt. Diablo Blvd with JPG@The Bank, a pop-up art gallery and interactive event space. Led by Jennifer Perlmutter, Founder of JPG, the venture will be a unique destination for contemporary art sales by Bay Area artists. Opening night is Valentines Day, February 14, 2019. The first exhibit in the pop-up gallery, titled For The Love of Art, features Bay Artists Charmaine Koh, Jane Burton, Carl Heyward, Akiko, Nicholas Coley and sculpture by Michael Rizza, among others. Art Moves Project (AMP) has just been added to our list of artists presenting on opening night. The bank vault will be activated with an interactive exhibit titled, Unknown Key. All work is for sale and represented by Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery. Events throughout the run of the pop-up, include music performance, artist talks, wine tastings, collaborative painting, a weekend painting workshop with the Carl Heyward of Global Art Project (GAP), a youth poetry slam, Cal Shakes salon, a speaker night on the art of leadership, house concerts and more. Many thanks to our supporters: Chroma Realty, Diablo Valley Carpet Cleaning, Indigo and Poppy, Kelly Moore, Steve Harwood and Desired Effects, Blodgett Flooring.
Learn more about opening night here.
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Call for Entries for Lamorinda Arts Council High School Visual Arts Competition
Contest entries are due February 8.
Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) will host their 16th Annual High School Visual
Arts Competition from February 14 to March 14, 2019 at the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library. This annual exhibition provides the community a wonderful opportunity to view a wide range of creative, original work by local students and recognizes the region’s dedicated high school art teachers. Entries for the High School Visual Arts Competition are currently being accepted through February 8th. The competition is open to 9th through 12th grade students living in or attending public or private high schools in Orinda, Lafayette and Moraga. The competition is also open to all students who attend the Acalanes Union High School District schools, including Acalanes, Campolindo, Las Lomas, and Miramonte High Schools, regardless of residence. Students may submit entries for 2D and 3D artwork as well as for Photography and Digital Design. LAC offers community service hours for the project with school or district approval. The online registration form for entry is available now through February 8th, closing at midnight. The registration form as well as the full details of the competition can be found at
www.lamorindaarts.org/vac.
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Best of the East Bay Voting is NOW OPEN!
Print, pass out and share with your clients, patrons and friends to get the word out about this year's Best of the East Bay voting!
Are you a past Best of the East Bay winner? Send photos of the creative ways you are displaying your certificates and representing your Best of the East Bay honor, and we'll share them on our social media! Email
marketinggroup@diablopubs.com.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Night at the Library - Saturday, June 1
Early Bird Tickets available Feb. 1-14, while they last! Purchase tickets or make your donation
here.
Genealogy Class
Thursday, February 7, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Homework Center
The new year can be a time of looking back as well as forward! Our new genealogy series will cover the basics to help you begin researching your family history, as well as special topics for sharpening your focus. For more information and to register
click here.
The Gold Coast Chamber Players present: The St. Lawrence String Quartet
Saturday, February 9, 7:30 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Enjoy the St. Lawrence String Quartet, one of the leading string quartets of our time, along with three-time Grammy nominated clarinetist, Todd Palmer. The program offers an unprecedented musical, emotional, and spiritual experience with chamber music spanning four centuries. From Haydn and Beethoven, to Berger and Golijov, this unique program is not to be missed! Tickets $15-45. To purchase tickets:
Click Here or call (925) 283-3728.
Friends of the Lafayette Library present Wonders of the World: Year of the Pig 4717 – Asian Art Museum
Wednesday, February 13, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Chickens and couplets. Dragons and oranges. Red envelopes and housecleaning. Learn about the fascinating and colorful traditions and symbolism which enrich the celebration of the new year throughout Asian cultures. February 5, 2019, on the Gregorian calendar marks the beginning of the Year of the Earth Pig 4717 on the Chinese calendar. What does this mean and how did we get here? For more information and to register for this free event
click here.
AARP Tax Assistance
Wednesday, February 13, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Oak Room
IRS-certified Tax-Aide volunteers provide free federal and state tax preparation for low-moderate income Contra Costa County residents. One-on-one preparation sessions are offered from Feb 13-April 13. For more information and to register
click here.
2019 is the 10th Anniversary year for the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Sign up for the weekly enewsletter
AdLib to learn about upcoming programs and events at the Library. Recognized as a model for 21st Century libraries, the Lafayette Library is the heart and central gathering place for the community offering a rich menu of 1,000 programs a year for the lifelong learner in all of us.
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Photo from the Business Person of the Year Dinner at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Friday, February 1.
View more photos here.
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