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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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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Taste of Lafayette was Huge Success!!
Our downtown restaurants out did themselves once again. The food samplings were delicious, each stop offered new savory tastes and amazing displays. The entertainment was great. AND we couldn’t have asked for a better crowd.
Thank you to everyone who participated in the downtown restaurant tour.
This event was a huge team effort by so many so please let
the credits roll …
Thanks to our event sponsors:
Cobain Orthodontics, Diablo Foods, JPG@theBank, Oakwood Athletic Club, Republic Services and Tom Stack with Coldwell Banker.
Thanks to the 28 participating restaurants and businesses in downtown Lafayette including our Board Members Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa and The Hideout.
Thanks to all the volunteers who worked to help make the event such a huge success from setup to take down and everything in between: Kelly & Taylor Daggs, Gisele Purdy, Travis Johnson, Terry Ring, Reid Edwards, Jeremy Steel, Anne Birdsong, Robin Brumell, Daniel Sweeney, Larry & Karen Blodgett, Brian Aiello, Heidi Simarro, Kyle Sumner, Melissa Sovocool, Sandra Martin, Kathy Barleen, Tracey Perry-Nielsen, Ellen Lehman, Kathy Welch, Teresa Gerringer, Anne & Kendra McMasters, Rhonda Andronico, Susan Candell, Connie Collier, Mike & Yolanda Heller, Beverly Schmidt, Carrie & Paige Binney, Fiona & Jacqueline Artiaga, Angela & Niko White, Carla & JB Frolich, Mary Newman, Pat & Trevor Carrillo, Claire & Liam Gallacher, Tom Gilmore, Elizabeth & Lillian Thies, Christine Mlynek, Danielle & Wendy Sposato, Caroline & Kristina Botsford, Virginia Wang, Lauren Shieh, Alexis & Tina Sappal, Mattie & Michelle Rumberg, Julie & Ely Pancoast, Haley & Laura-Kate Rurka, Aleandra & Lillian Yu, Bella & Monica Draper, Allison & Camilla Loyet, Amy & Charlotte Fabo, Courtney & Delaney Joyce, Denise & Katherine Duff.
Thank to our partners at the Lafayette Community Foundation for the great team effort!
Finally, mark your calendars now … the 2020 TASTE OF LAFAYETTE will be Tuesday, May 19th!
Signup here to be the first to know when tickets go on sale.
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May Mixer CANCELLED: Please note, the May Mixer has been cancelled due to construction in front of the Lafayette Police Station. Save the date for our June Mixer, June 19 - note new date - at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.
Register here.
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Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, May 24, 8am-9am, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
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Lafayette's Dogtown Downtown
Saturday, June 1, 10am-12noon, Downtown Lafayette
It's the dog's morning out! Join us for Lafayette's Dogtown Downtown Walk, the one day a year when we officially celebrate how dog friendly our community really is, including our local businesses!
Stroll down Mt. Diablo Blvd. and surrounding streets with your downtown-friendly pooch!
Businesses will be open throughout downtown to greet you and perhaps offer treats!
Looking for that special someone? Adoption agencies and animal services will also be around town.
Interim City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa will be do a doggie reading at 11am at Bel and Bunna’s Books. Not to be missed. Look for photo ops, too! Dogs must be social, friendly and on leash at all times. FREE!
Learn more.
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Lafayette's 2019 “Rock the Plaza” concert series is a tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock!
Woodstock Lafayette is a free, four-concert series held on Friday evenings in June in beautiful Lafayette Plaza Park at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Way, 6pm-8:30pm.
When organizers struggled to get bands to sign on for the original festival, they made a breakthrough when they got an agreement from Creedence Clearwater Revival (CCR). They were paid $10,000. So, our first show on June 7
th, will feature the
Fog City Swampers, doing CCR covers. On June14th,
ZEBOP! brings us the sounds of Santana. Yes, they will do Soul Sacrifice. Bring your percussion instruments for the “Woodstock Drum Circle!" On June 21
st, just move over and let Jimi take over with
Purple Haze! We finish the series on June 28 with the
The Keep On Truckin’ Band, who will feature songs from many of the artists that played Woodstock. FREE!
Learn more.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Join us
Sunday, October 20, 2019 for 2 mile, 5k and/or the 10k!
Registration is now open with early bird pricing through June 30.
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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!
Check out the full list of committed partners for this year
here.
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Booking Mixers for 2020
We are currently booked for our 2019 monthly mixers and are now booking For 2020. The Chamber mixer is a great way to showcase your business, products and employees. Those attending the mixer are your captive audience…make the most of it! Service or product displays are certainly appropriate. Entertainment or music (not too loud) is a plus as long as it doesn’t interfere with the networking opportunities for the attendees. If your business or building lends itself to a tour, by all means go ahead and show off your facility and your business capabilities. You are also encouraged to invite your special clients and guests. Contact Barbara at
[email protected] to schedule a mixer at your location. You will not be disappointed!
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Nexus Women Spring Social
Tuesday, May 21, 5pm-7pm
Join us for a lovely Spring evening of small bites and beverages to celebrate the professional women in our community. We'll be featuring wines from local business owners. The location will be released after you RSVP. If you are a Nexus Women member, please use your membership code to
RSVP at a discount.
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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.
Tired of fighting the Commute? Think there are no commute options? Do you have questions about the Bus Route/Times/Frequency?
Tuesday, May 28, 4pm-6pm, Moraga Country Club
This Transportation Information Event is designed to be a comprehensive, informational forum for employers, employees and the public. There will be exhibitors there to educate attendees about the complete range of transportation alternatives and related support programs available to aid them in their commute. Current exhibitors will be 511 Contra Costa and County Connection, BARTt and the Air Quality District. This program is open to both businesses and the community. It is a free event and refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP with the
Eventbrite link to let us know you are coming.
Grants Workshop
Wednesday, May 29, 9am-12:30pm, John F. Kennedy University
This workshop will provide city and county governments, nonprofit organizations, and small businesses with resources on best practices in the grant-seeking process. Panels will feature representatives from multiple grant-making agencies including the Department of Justice, Department of Labor, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Environmental Protection Agency, Small Business Association, National Park Service, and the Department of Health and Human Services. Grant-writing organizations and foundations will also be present to connect you with resources and advertise available grants. If you are interested in participating or if you have any questions, you can reach me at (925) 933-2660 or
[email protected]. Space is limited so we ask that you RSVP if you plan to attend.
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,
[email protected].
Purchase tickets here.
Mt Diablo Business Women – June 12 Meeting Features Networking & Non-Profits
Enjoy exciting networking with East Bay business women, a fabulous three-course dinner, and great insights about working at non-profit organizations.
Join us on Wednesday June 12 from 5:45-8:15 p.m., Lafayette Park Hotel, 3287 Mt. Diablo Boulevard. Members $52.00, Guests $60.00. Cash bar available during networking and dinner.
www.mtdiablobusinesswomen.org
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Bay Area KidFest
Memorial Day Weekend, Sat. – Mon., May 25-26-27, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. (closes 5 p.m. Monday)
30th annual KidFest is the East Bay’s largest annual family event with dozens of free activities for kids, tweens and parents. Free attractions include All-Alaskan Racing Pigs, Professor Smart’s Science Show, BMX Freestyle Team, Python Ron’s Reptile Kingdom and special guests Spider-Man and Olaf. Nonstop entertainment on community stage plus more free activities - face painting, balloon art, golf, soccer, crawls and slides, Kid’s Town America. Arts & crafts and exhibitor booths, plus food court, zip line, roller coaster, Ferris Wheel, waterballerz, 15 more rides and much more. Admission $6 per person with donation of a canned good for the Food Bank. $7 without can donation. Babies under 24 months and seniors 65+ are FREE. Benefits local non-profits. Downtown Concord, 2450 Grant St.
www.KidFestConcord.com
Memorial Day Commemoration at KidFest Concord
Monday, May 27, 12:00 p.m.
10th annual Memorial Day ceremony on the main stage at Bay Area KidFest with 18-time World Champion Concord Blue Devils C Drum and Bugle Corps, young singing phenom Janelle Feraro performing the Star-Spangled Banner and other patriotic songs with the Mt. Diablo High School Jr. ROTC color guard. Downtown Concord, 2450 Grant St.
www.KidFestConcord.com
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
New Care Package Program, and Summer Backpacks at WPE!
A new Group volunteer activity began in April in the White Pony General Store program: We’ve introduced Care Kit Assembly projects and Care Kit Packaging (Arts & Crafts) projects to add value to the services we already provide for our recipient organizations, while at the same time providing an opportunity for small and large community or corporate group teams to engage with and support WPE in ways that best suit your resources. These Care Kits are not only practical gifts for many of our recipients but they are decorated and packaged with love. Children are welcome to participate in these volunteer opportunities as well. Please feel free to reach out to schedule an event. Even more importantly RIGHT NOW, we could use some massive support with obtaining items to fill the care kits. Contact Danie Belfield 925-532-8286,
[email protected].
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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.
Foster & Homeless Youth Symposium by Contra 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 [email protected] for more information. This event is free but registration is requested due to limited seating.
Register here.
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Ribbon Cutting at the new East End Parking Lot! The lot is now open to the public.
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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.
Medicare: What Everyone Needs to Know
Monday, May 20, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM, Homework Center
As you get closer to 65, it will be important to understand your options for completing enrollment in a timely manner, as you could have significant financial penalties or inadequate coverage otherwise. This talk is also useful for those who already have Medicare or are helping someone who does, to be aware of all the options for saving money and having complete coverage.
To register click here.
Teen Craft: Photo Tile Coaster Workshop
Wednesday, May 22, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Create your own photo coasters or artistic tiles using colorful photographs on ceramic tiles. These make unique handmade gifts, or simply to enjoy for yourself, and are great fun to make! Could be a great Father's Day, or Graduation gift. or other gift for a loved one. For more information and to register
click here.
My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward
Thursday, May 23, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Mark Lukach’s internationally bestselling memoir My Lovely Wife in the Psych Ward chronicles the unexpected onset of a bipolar diagnosis for his wife Giulia. The New York Times Book Review wrote that Mark’s “rare combination of tenderness and ruthlessness is what makes this book more interesting than your typical illness narrative.”
Please join us for this touching and relevant presentation during Mental Health Awareness Month. 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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