News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Tuesday, September 18, 2018
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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Lafayette Art & Wine - A Huge Thank You!
Thank you to the community, the Art & Wine Committee, all the volunteers, our sponsors, the local businesses and our neighbors for making the 2018 Art & Wine Festival a huge success. Please stay tuned for a dedicated email with a complete drum roll.
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Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) Sponsors Candidates Night
Thursday, September 20, 7pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Boulevard
No one will want to miss this special opportunity at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center where our Lafayette Homeowners Council will be hosting this popular event. Residents will hear from all 5 City Council Candidates (for 2 seats, contested) and 4 Lafayette School Board Members-Elect (for 4 seats, uncontested). There will be a very brief LHC Annual Meeting for introductions of HOA and Neighborhood Representatives, City Council Members, City Staff, candidates for City Council and the Lafayette School Board Members –Elect. The School Board Members-Elect are Jean Follmer, Suzy Pak, Rob Sturm and Kenny Tuckerman. To allow more time for the evening’s five City Council candidates to be heard, the School Board Members-Elect have requested that they not participate in a question and answer session at this event. Feel free to contact them later, as their literature indicates.
The five City Council candidates are Susan Candell, Teresa Gerringer, Karen Maggio, Ivor Samson, and Dave Smith. Each of these will have a maximum of 5 minutes for his or her presentation. When all candidates have presented, the public may ask questions of one or all candidates and each will have up to 2 minutes to respond. Times are approximate and the plan is to wrap up between 9:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. ALL ARE WELCOME! Come and listen, question and decide! Tip: Be sure to collect the handouts at this biannual event, those are useful papers!
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Upcoming Chamber Events
Coffee with the Mayor
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor, Don Tatzin, on Friday, September 21, 8am-9am, at the Lafayette City Offices, 3685 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Room 265. This event is free but registration is requested.
Learn more here.
Mixer at Block Advisors
Join us for our September Mixer at Block Advisors, 3390 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette on Wednesday, September 26, 5:30pm-7:00pm. Bring your business cards! This event is free, but registration is requested.
Learn more here.
Ribbon Cutting at Radiance Family Wellness
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday at October 4, 5:30pm-7:00pm at Radiance Family Wellness, 914 Dewing Ave., Lafayette. This event is free, but registration is requested.
Learn more here.
Online Business Profiles Matter: 10 Things You Need to Know
Potential customers are searching online for "nearby" solutions you offer. Are they finding you? Help them by optimizing strategic online business profiles. This includes Yelp, Google Local, and Bing, as well as NextDoor, your Chamber website profile, and more. In this popular workshop, we outline easy steps to get started. 6-7:30pm, Library Homework Center. Speaker: Robin S Fox, Digital Strategist.
Learn more here.
Ribbon Cutting at Rivulet Chiropractic
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Rivulet Chiropractic, 978 2nd Street., Suite 210, Lafayette on Thursday, October 11, 2018, 5:30pm-6pm. This event is free, but registration is requested.
Learn more here.
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Young Professionals Mix & Mingle at Batch & Brine
Thursday, September 27, 5:30pm-7pm, 3602 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Meet other like minded young professionals! Join the Young Professionals at a wonderful new restaurant,
Batch & Brine, which has an amazing atmosphere along with excellent staff. Bring a friend or co-worker.
Learn more and RSVP here.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 21, 2018, 8am 5K start, 8:15am 10K start, 8:45am 2mile start
For details about this year's Res Run for Education,
click here.
For sponsorship opportunities or if you have a group larger than 10, please contact Sara at (925) 284-7404 or via email at
Sara@LafayetteChamber.org.
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Holiday Stroll and Shop
Friday, December 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Downtown Lafayette
We are excited to announce that we have extended our annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday event on Friday, December 7 by including a stroll down Mt. Diablo Blvd. from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Start your early Holiday shopping by visiting our local businesses and take advantage of their special pricing. Join your partner or friends to enjoy the Holiday experience. Look for the participating businesses and restaurants in our upcoming email blasts and online.
If you are a local business or restaurant and would like to participate in this event, please contact Barbara Gilmore at
barbara@lafayettechamber.org and we will put you on the map that will be distributed at the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday event as well as being listed on our website. Sign up early.
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Lafayette Chamber Proud Member Decals
The Chamber now has Proud Member decals for your window. Features our new logo. Stop by the office to get yours!
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Let’s go paperless!
As you know, we are converting to our new website and will have the ability to email your invoices to your email. Please check out your contact info on our website at
www.lafayettechamber.org and advise of any corrections or changes to your contact information.
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In need of your promotional materials for our business showcase area!
We need your business cards, brochures etc.for our business showcase area. We get numerous walk-ins everyday and we want to stock our new shelves with your business materials and flyers!
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Job Board!
Last week the Lafayette Chamber launched a
new website, and one of the features is a job board. The following businesses have let us know they are hiring.
Boys & Girls Club of Contra Costa
Misto Lino
Patxi's Pizza
MaidPro Lamorinda
MCE
Sharp Bicycle
Lace & Bustle Bridal
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Member News, Events & Announcements
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Walnut Festival "Celebrating 82 Years of Community Service"
Thursday, September 20, 5pm-10pm; Friday, September 21, 5pm-11pm; Saturday September 22, 11am-11pm; Sunday, September 23, 11am-8pm, Heather Farm Park
The four-day Festival offers family-friendly entertainment, two stages of live music, a large carnival with more than 30 rides, a kid zone, a showcase of amazing local and regional talent including artists, craftsmen, designers, jewelers, builders, food specialties, craft beer garden and more! Kid Zone open Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 12noon-5pm. Admission is $10, $1 off with can of food donation, free admission for 65+, Active Military and children under 5.
www.TheWalnutFestival.org
Las Trampas 9th annual Walk n’ Roll
You can combine your daily exercise with a fun family event. $25.00 includes breakfast, live entertainment, Whole Foods bag, raffle prizes and a T-shirt. Join Las Trampas for our 9th annual Walk n’ Roll 1 mile walk, roll or run on Saturday, September 22th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at 3460 Lana Lane along the beautiful streets of Lafayette and ending at the Lafayette Plaza Park for the celebration. Register at
www.lastrampas.org or call 925-310-2363.
Packing Party Announcement
Saturday, September 22, 10am-3pm; Bring donations before noon, Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Road
We will be packing clothing, shoes, blankets, toys, school supplies and other items people no longer need. These will be distributed to families living in refugee camps in Afghanistan. A list of recommended donations can be found
here. This will be our tenth shipment!
Walk and Talk Town Hall
Assemblywoman Baker is hosting a Walk and Talk Town Hall in partnership with Save Mt. Diablo, Mt. Diablo Audubon Society, and Environmental Defense Fund on Saturday, September 22nd at 10:00 am. The hike will begin at Sugarloaf Open Space, 2161 Youngs Valley Rd, Walnut Creek. Please RSVP to
asmrc.org/af/WalkTalk or call 925.328.1515.
Tuesday Tips at Mercer Putney Financial
Please join us for our monthly educational workshop Tuesday, September 25, 10:00am-11:00am in our Walnut Creek Office, 1243 Alpine Road, Suite 219. This month we will be discussing Social Security: 7 Keys to Enhancing Your Benefits. RSVP to
karla.mcquain@lpl.com or call 925-932-4700. Space is limited.
Lamorinda Republican Women Federation September Meeting
The meeting is held at the Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
Catharine Baker the 16th Assembly District Representative, is the LRWF Monthly
Speaker on Thursday, September 27 at 11:30. She is a Republican Assembly person serving since 2014 for the Lamorinda and Tri-Valley areas. This talk will be highly informative and offers a chance to hear about the changing dynamics of the Golden State’s politics first hand. The meeting will take place at the Orinda Country Club. Please contact Edith Hite at 925-937-7112 to make a reservation For more information regarding this event
Movie In The Plaza
Come out to Lafayette Plaza Park on September 28 at 7:15pm for a Movie in the Plaza! Sponsored by the Lafayette Youth Commission and in partnership, we will be showing Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory (circa 1971 - Rated G). It is a FREE event, but donations are greatly appreciated! All donations will be used for youth commission supported causes and events! Grab something to eat and bring a seat! Food and beverage available at surrounding restaurants including picnic service from Sideboard!
Join Us For "Pop, Rock & Shuck It"!
Saturday, September 29, 1:00-2:30pm, Yankee Pier
Join us on the patio for three sparkling wines by Gloria Ferrer and a delicious bar of raw oysters! Click
here or call 925.283.4100 to reserve your spot now! $25 per person* (tax + gratuity included) *Note: This event is 21+ with a valid ID. Please enjoy responsibly.
ROCK for SHELTER
Sunday, September 30, 12pm–8pm, Vinnie’s Bar & Grill, Concord
You're invited to SHELTER, Inc.'s Rock For SHELTER friend-raiser event! This event will be held in the heart of Concord, California at Vinnie's Bar and Grill. There will be live music, food and positive vibes! SHELTER, Inc. believes in building relationships in the community so come rock out, have fun, dance and enjoy delicious food for a great cause, ending homelessness one family at a time. Tickets are $20 and can be bought now at
https://shelterinc.networkforgood.com/events/8648-rock-for-shelter. Tickets will also be sold at the door for $20 that includes a barbeque dinner.
Pleasant Hill Art, Wine & Music Festival
Enjoy Free Live Music 🎼, Arts & Crafts 🎨, Family Entertainment, Premium Wine Pavilion 🍷 and a Beer Garden 🍻. Saturday Oct. 6th, 10 am - 6pm with our Saturday Evening Concert starting at 6:30 pm, and Sunday Oct. 7th, 11 am - 5pm. Don't forget to LIKE and SHARE the event on your pages and/or websites.
https://www.pleasanthillchamber.com/art-wine-music-festival
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
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