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
Closed Monday, May 27, Memorial Day
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Ribbon Cutting at RAEnbow Lash and Beauty
Thursday, May 9, 5:30pm, Sanctuaire Spa, 3589 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
RAEnbow Lash and Beauty specializes in eyelash extensions, spray tanning and facials. Other beauty services as well! Join us for a ribbon cutting during Sanctuaire Spa's MedSpa Launch on Thursday, May 9, 4pm-8pm.
View flyer.
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Taste of Lafayette - Lafayette's Favorite Dinner Party!
Tuesday, May 14, 5:30pm-8:00pm, Downtown Lafayette
The Taste of Lafayette stroll begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling. This year, the will-call, appetizers, bar and dessert will be located at
JPG@TheBank, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
No tickets will be sold at the event. Passport pickup will be held at the Chamber offices Thursday, May 9, 9am-4pm and Friday, May 10, 9am-1pm.
Thank you to our Participating Restaurants/Businesses
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members!
We welcome the following new members to the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their websites for more information.
Fabula Tea specializes in connoisseur-grade loose-leaf teas and creating one-of-a-kind tea ceremonies. Look for them at Taste of Lafayette! 925-338-9739
Category: Coffee & Tea
Nancy Crawford is a dedicated real estate professional for more than 28 years and has sold over 700 homes to date. Buyers and sellers consistently choose Nancy to handle their real estate needs. Nancy’s dedication to her clients and commitment. 925-374-4922
Category: Real Estate Services
Neapolitan Pizzeria Truck - also serving Gluten Free Dough and vegan cheese for those who need it. Look for them at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival! 510-225-9467
Category: Food Truck
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Ribbon Cutting at the New Public Parking Lot, East End of Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Monday, May 13, 4:30pm, 3300 block of Mt. Diablo Boulevard
Join us as the City of Lafayette and EBMUD open the new parking lot between the auto body shop and the hardware store!
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Ribbon Cutting at the New Luck Location
Thursday, May 16, 10am, 3573 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Please join
Luck's owner, Moraga native and Lafayette resident, Lorin Platto to celebrate the opening of Luck's new and larger location in the Lafayette Clocktower at 3573 Mt. Diablo Blvd. on Thursday, May 16 at 10am. Luck first opened in Lafayette in December, 2018 and is now expanding to offer even more fun and colorful womens and childrens clothing and accessories. Light bites and treats will be served and free Luck t-shirts will be given out to everyone at the ribbon cutting!
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New Member Reception
Thursday, May 16, Networking: 5:30-6pm, Program: 6-7pm, Bank of the West, 3583 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
You are cordially invited to attend the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce New Member Reception! Meet Chamber Staff, Board and Ambassadors and learn how the Chamber works for you! Hosted bar and complimentary appetizers.
Please
RSVP
by Friday, May 10.
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Tuesday Talk: How to Get your Business on Google's First Page in Lafayette
Tuesday, May 21, 12noon-1, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Tips shared by Zee Azizi, Founder of Webfume Technologies (Marketing and Web Development company) and Ace Auto Care in Lafayette
Aside from Ace Auto Care, Ace Auto Dealers, Ace Auto Details and Azeze Jewelry, Zee also established Webfume Technologies LLC, a Digital Marketing and Web Development company which has helped local businesses improve their online presence.
On this talk, you'll learn what he has done to get clients within his area by optimizing his business' online presence. The following is what you will understand:
- Understanding how Search Engine Optimization works;
- How Google crawlers work and what they look for on your website;
- The importance of keywords;
- Google Maps optimization;
- Types and importance of installing tracking cookies on your site for retargeting purposes; and more.
Zee has proven and tested these processes because he believes that these are important for a business owner to know for them to have a significant online presence to generate potential clients.
This event is free but registration is requested due to limited seating.
Register here.
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2019 Art and Wine Sponsorship Opportunities
Saturday, September 21 & Sunday, September 22
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.
We are closing in on finalizing wine and beer sponsorships. Only a handful left. Don’t miss your opportunity to highlight your service orientated business while having fun hosting a beer or wine booth. Our guests can’t wait to stop by your tent and see what you are pouring. A win-win!
Special shout out this week to our confirmed pouring sponsors:
Check out the full list of committed partners for this year
here.
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Increase Your Chances of Being Notified in an Emergency
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services maintains our
Community Warning System (CWS). CWS is generally used only for life-threatening incidents. The CWS can call every AT&T landline in the County in just a few seconds. It can also call VoIP phones (Voice over Internet, such as Comcast, Vonage, Magic Jack, or others that rely on the internet) and cell phones, but ONLY if they are registered with the system. If you have a cell or VoIP phone, you must register with the Community Warning System for them to be able to alert you. Your information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any other purposes. To register Cell phones, VoIP phones or to subscribe to text messages and emails go to
http://cococws.com/.
The Community Warning System can also send messages via NOAA Weather Radios. The radio needs to be equipped with “Specific Area Message Encoding” (S.A.M.E.) technology. Once the radio is set for our County, it will sound an alarm when activated by CWS. The alarm is quite loud so put the radio in a location where it will wake you if the emergency occurs during sleeping hours. A popular example of this type of radio is the Midland WR120 NOAA Weather Alert Radio.
NIXLE Alerts – Residents who have not yet subscribed are urged to subscribe to the alerting system that we perform through the Nixle Alert System. For significant incidents and disasters within the community, this is the primary system that will be used to provide our residents with information about events. You can subscribe to Nixle Alerts by visiting the Nixle Website (
www.nixle.com) - Again, this is a free service for our residents. You will receive a text alert when notifications are sent out by the Lafayette Police or City Officials.
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The Art of Leadership: Creative Ways to Fuel Growth
Wednesday, May 22, 6:30pm-9:30pm, JPG@TheBank, 3525 Mount Diablo Boulevard
The Art of Leadership will illuminate unusual, inventive methods to foster organizational growth. This is not about best practices; it's about special practices. Tickets are $25 apiece. Seating is limited. Tickets will be sold at the door depending on availability. For tickets and more information, visit
artofleadershipnight.eventbrite.com.
Arts Affair, Lamorinda Arts Council
Wednesday, May 29, 5pm-8pm, Orinda Library Auditorium
Showcasing the programs the Lamorinda Arts Council brings to our community! This year the Arts Affair is a fundraiser to continue and enhance the incredible programs this organization produces. The Arts Affair gives local businesses an opportunity to get their name out to our community in support of all the Lamorinda Arts Council does for all of Lamorinda. We welcome the attendance and engagement in our community. We are developing a raffle, and local businesses can contribute something to the prize list.
Standard Ticket: $25, includes one entry and one raffle ticket; Patron Ticket: $100, includes one entry, two raffle tickets, and inclusion in our program (when purchased prior to May 24th); Corporate Sponsorship: $250, includes 2 entries, 2 raffle tickets, and logo placement in written materials prior to print deadlines. For more information contact Michelle Hoffmann,
mishhoffmann@gmail.com.
Purchase tickets here.
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Vote for ECOlunchbox!
Lafayette's very own Sandra A Harris and her plastic-free business
ECOlunchbox has been nominated for a national award. Voting has started! Please support our hometown eco warrior entrepreneur by clicking through and voting for her company specializing in plastic-free healthy for people and planet lunchware. You'll never guess what she hopes to do with the $5,000 if she wins!
Click HERE > and scroll down to the BLUE BUTTON.
Mom's Night Out!
Thursday, May 9, 6:30pm, Rivulet Chiropractic, 978 2nd Street, Suite 210
This is a free events! The theme is Women's Wellness ♥ and there will be champagne and free services/gifts from local women-run businesses including Baby Boot Camp Lamorinda, Healing with Holly, Phoenix Skincare, RAEnbow Lash & Beauty, Cambiati Wellness, Pelvis wellness and Rivulet Chiropractic.
Register here.
Magical Musical Memorial Day Weekend at DVC
A beloved tradition returns to the Bay Area this Memorial Day weekend as the
Peter Pan Foundation stages “Wish Upon a Star” at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill. Now in its 13th year, this family-friendly musical brings together more than 200 performers of all ages to raise money for local charities. A creative retelling of the Peter Pan story, “Wish Upon a Star” features a cast of much-loved heroes and well-known villains from traditional and contemporary fairy tales. With high-energy ensemble numbers and inspiring solos, “Wish Upon a Star” encourages children and adults to make their dreams come true.
Performances will be held at the Diablo Valley College Performing Arts Center, 321 Golf Club Road in Pleasant Hill, on the following dates:
Saturday May 25 @ 2 & 7 PM
Sunday May 26 @ 10 AM, 2 & 7 PM
Monday May 27 @ 10 AM, 2 & 7 PM
Specialty "Meet & Greet" performance May 25, 2 PM
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ADAPT Lamorinda Presents We're All In This Together
Tuesday, May 7, 7pm-8:30pm, Don Tatzin Community Hall
An evening to discuss how parents, schools and law enforcement partner to reduce underage substance use and keep kids safe. Members of Lamorinda Police, the Acalanes Union High School District and parents will share expertise and answer questions in a panel forum, including a discussion of what can be hidden in plain sight in your teen’s bedroom. Presented by local Drug Enforcement Agency reps and ADAPT (Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team) Lamorinda. Don’t miss this important community conversation! Admission is free.
Register HERE.
Mercer Putney Scholarship for High School Seniors
Mercer Putney is once again offering two $1000 scholarships to college bound high school seniors in Contra Costa County. Each applicant must answer the question "Is Money the Measure of Success" in 300-500 words. Deadline is May 10, 2019. Two winners will be awarded a $1,000 college scholarship. (One entry per high school senior.) For more information and to download an application form, visit our website at
www.mercerputney.net.
Who Will You Nominate? Sustainability Award Nominations Open!
Sustainable Contra Costa is proud to honor the leaders and activists whose good work is making Contra Costa communities healthy, beautiful, clean, and resilient. Awards are presented to individuals, nonprofits, government programs, schools, and businesses.
Learn more and submit your nomination(s) here.
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Excellence in Service Awards!
The 2019 Excellence in Service Awards will be presented at the Developmental Disabilities Council Annual Dinner on June 6th.
The Developmental Disabilities Council of Contra Costa County will honor individuals, agencies, and/or organizations that have made significant contributions toward enriching the quality of life of people with developmental disabilities in Contra Costa County. To submit nominations for this year’s awards, complete the nomination form and e-mail to
tovi.ibarra@cchealth.org or fax (925) 957-2651. Nominees may include: Consumers, parents, service providers, educators, political and business leaders, and other citizens or groups. Nominations must be received by May 17th at 4:00 p.m.
Get the nomination form here.
Lamorinda Trails Challenge
Hit the Trails! The Lamorinda Trails Challenge invites everyone to explore local trails and do something good for your body and mind. The Trails Challenge is free, designed for all fitness levels and ages, and is a self-guided program to complete on your own schedule. Join friends and neighbors for this exciting challenge scheduled to run May 1st to October 31st.
Learn more here.
Interested in Participating in Government?
Supervisor Andersen is looking for interested, motivated residents to serve on a few Contra Costa County citizen advisory boards. These volunteer boards usually meet monthly and advise the Board of Supervisors on a variety of issues. They play a vital role in county government, and the input provided is invaluable.
Foster & Homeless Youth Symposium by Contraa Costa County Office of Education
Friday, May 31, 9am-3pm, Los Medanos College, 2700 East Leland Road, Pittsburg
Registration and continental breakfast begin at 8:30 am and lunch will be provided. This symposium focuses on all systems working with foster and homeless youth in Contra Costa County – education, child welfare, juvenile justice, probation and related service providers. Contact Denise Clarke at (925) 942-3322 or email dclarke@cccoe.k12.ca.us for more information. This event is free but registration is requested due to limited seating.
Register here.
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Jules, by HomeIQ, is a secure online service with a database of over 300 item types which can be stored, shared and accessed on the go. Kent Godfrey (close left) spoke to us at our Tuesday Talk on April 30. We encourage you to check them out!
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Photo from the Ribbon Cutting at
Myara on Thursday, May 2.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Night at the Library - Saturday, June 1
Tickets on sale now - while they last! Purchase tickets or make your donation
here.
Craft: Planetary Mobile for Children’s Area
Tuesday, May 7, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Arts & Science Discovery Center
Participants will create a medallion with crayon and wax paper that will become part our new art installation in the Children’s Area. Patrons will enjoy your work for years to come!
ComicFest 2019
Wednesday, May 8, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon full of Comic Book / Graphic Novel fun! Take part in a scavenger hunt, Superhero themed crafts, Green Screen photo booth (come in costume), retro video games & Oculus Rift Virtual Reality station and much, much more! Featuring: Free Comic Books! What? Yes!! FREE Comics (while they last) – Maximum 4 per person.
Click here for more information and to register.
WOW: Early Rubens Legion of Honor
Wednesday, May 8, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Join us to discuss Peter Paul Rubens' work, we will focus on what is arguably the artist’s most innovative period of production, from 1608 until about 1620. He was a prodigious artist renowned for his virtuosic handling of oil paint, his depictions of taut dramatic action, and his sensuous coloring, He was also an international diplomat, a shrewd businessman, a well-read intellectual, a friend to scholars and monarchs, and the master of a prolific workshop.
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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