News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
|
|
|
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
|
|
Ribbon Cutting at RnR Barbers
Thursday, February 7, 5:30pm-6pm, RnR Barbers, 3557 Mt. Diablo Blvd
|
|
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.
|
|
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!
|
|
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.
|
|
Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, February 22, 8am-9am, Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
|
|
Mixer at Harper Greer
Wednesday, February 27, 5:30pm-7pm, 979 Moraga Road, Lafayette
|
|
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.
|
|
|
2019 Business Person of the Year Dinner and State of the City Address
Friday, February 1, 6pm-9pm, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Congratulations to Terry Ring of Ring Construction - this year's Business Person of the Year! In addition to toasting and roasting Terry, we will have Mayor Cam Burks give his first “State of the City” address.
The dinner is now SOLD OUT. Call the office to be placed on the waitlist.
|
|
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.
|
|
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.
|
|
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
.
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.
|
|
Lafayette Youth Arts Society Writing and Photography Contest for Middle Schoolers
Contest entries due: January 31st, 2019; Results announced: Early April 2019
Awards ceremony: April 21st, 2019
For the past six years, LYAS has run annual writing and photography contests for middle school students. Our goal is to get kids to explore writing and photography as real interests, outside of English essays and Instagram selfies. Learn more at
http://www.lyas.org.
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.
|
|
Did you know?
Log in to:
Can't find your login information?
Click here and choose "Forgot your sign in info?"
|
|
Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Chinese New Year Storytime with Oliver Chin
Tuesday, January 29, 4:00 PM - 4:45 PM Homework Center
Join author Oliver Chin as he reads “The Year of the Pig: Tales from the Chinese Zodiac” during a special storytime to celebrate Chinese New Year! Learn about the 12 animals of the zodiac, and stay for a coloring activity. For more information and to register
click here.
January's 10th Anniversary Spotlight Program - Leung’s White Crane Lion Dance!
Wednesday, January 30, 6pm-7pm, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Prepare for Chinese New Year with the traditional Lion Dance! Leung’s White Crane Lion and Dragon Dance School will help us celebrate. You won’t want to miss it! For more information and to register
click here.
Meditation: Experience Joy and Peace in a Troubled World
Friday February 1, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Arts & Science Room
To find peace and serenity while living in such a world, we must learn how to tap into the deep wellsprings of calm, peace and serenity within each of us. Please join psychiatrist Marshall Zaslove, MD, for an entertaining and enlightening workshop on meditation. For more information and to register
click here.
Night at the Library - Saturday, June 1
Early Bird Tickets available Feb. 1-14, while they last! Purchase tickets or make your donation
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|