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-Friday, July 1-5, 2019
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Lafayette's Dogtown Downtown
Saturday, June 1, 10am-12noon, Downtown Lafayette
Dogtown Downtown in its 42
nd
year in
dog years of course
will have a slight twist this year.
It's the dog's morning out!
Please join us this Saturday as we showcase our downtown friendly streets.
If you are a local merchant along the Boulevard, please consider opening your doors and welcoming our visitors. Feel free to put a small table or display out front of your store during the event from 10-noon.
Please note d
ogs must be social, friendly and on leash at all times.
Highlights include:
10-noon:
- Dogtown Village will be in the Bank of the West parking lot featuring:
- Games from Lafayette Park and Recreation
- Town Hall Theatre
- East Bay SPCA
- Contra Costa Animal Services
- Girl Scout Troop #33137 will have homemade Canine Cookies.
- Love Lafayette Dog Leashes will be for sale $5 at the Lafayette Chamber tent. Free poop bags available too.
- And don’t forget to take your picture in the Dog House!
- Bank of the West has kindly offered to collect donations during the week prior to and during the event. Please see most needed items here. On-line donation easier? Please visit: https://www.friendsofcontracostaanimalshelters.org/
- Hairy Ear Prints, Nor Sled Dog Rescue and Renewal by Anderson will be at the Corner of Oak Hill Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd. near Learning Express Toys and the Uncle Yu’s Parking Lot.
- ARF and Kind Snacks will be located near Farmyard Darlings and Cooperage. Early Alert Canines will be near Papillion in La Fiesta Square.
- Interim City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa will be do a doggie reading at 11am at Bel and Bunna’s Books.
The following businesses will be open and greeting our dog guests as they stroll by:
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La Fiesta Square
Art and Science of Eyewear
Clocks Etc.
Harper Greer
Sharp Bicycle
Urban Remedy
Papillion
Early Alert Canines
Lafayette Circle
Coffee Shop
ARF Adoption Van
Kind Snacks
Farmyard Darlings
Lafayette Plaza Park
Sideboard
Lemon
Wayside Inn
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Clock Tower Building
Bel and Bunna’s Books
Wax-A-Peel
Venture Quality Goods
Luck
Contra Costa Animal Services Adoption Van
Mt Diablo Blvd (West of Oak Hill Road)
SOUTH SIDE
Lafayette Pack & Ship
RnR Barbers
Bank of the West
East Bay SPCA
Dogtown Village (Laf Park & Rec, Town Hall Theatre, Lafayette Chamber & Girl Scouts)
NORTH SIDE
Learning Express Toys
Renewal by Anderson
Nor Sled Dog Rescue
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** If you do not see your business located along Mt. Diablo Blvd. between the Plaza and Dewing, yet, would like to participate with dog treats, hydration stops or something special to spoil our 4-legged guests of honor - please contact Sara to get your location added to our map/flyer … time is running out!
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Lafayette Res Run for Education - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
Lafayette Res Run For Education Early Bird Registration opened last week …
This is the lowest price you will pay to sign up for annual community run benefiting our local schools. Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up early. Who will win as top beneficiary school? Let the contest begin! Register for the race today and choose your school.
Early Bird pricing only runs through June 30, 2019!
The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which will be held
Sunday, October 20.
The Run is the city’s most popular “family affair”, involving kids, parents, grandparents, and hundreds of serious runners from throughout the Bay Area. Participants compete in a 10k or 5k certified runs and a 2 mile run/walk for fun through downtown Lafayette, around the Lafayette Reservoir (10k only) and back. Sprinters, walkers, the “stroller brigade” and many of Lafayette’s top four legged residents share the streets on that beautiful Sunday morning. Don’t miss the live music by the Stanley Middle School Orchestra and the Healthy Lifestyles Fair!
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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.
Vanita Bindal, 925-280-0444
Retail gasoline with small snack shop.
Category: Gas Station
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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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Google My Business Social Media Workshop
Wednesday, June 12, 6pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Homework Center
Extend your business success with this step by step workshop about Google's most powerful local business tool! This workshop walks through how to claim and keep your free Google My Business listing optimized. You'll also learn easy steps for leveraging newer Google My Business features like Google My Business Posts and Q&A! Your Google My Business listing is how you get on the Google Map, and the quickest way to improve your ranking on local Google searches. And... it's free!
If your local business has a brick and mortar location and/or a defined local service area, don't miss this free Chamber workshop!
Speaker: Robin S Fox, Digital Strategist & Online Community Manager
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June Monthly Mixer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Wednesday, June 19
(new date)
, 5:30pm-7pm, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
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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 our sponsorships.
Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of it! Contact
Sara Regan.
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
barbara@lafayettechamber.org to schedule a mixer at your location. You will not be disappointed!
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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
Megan.Crain@mail.house.gov. 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,
mishhoffmann@gmail.com.
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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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,
daniebelfield@whiteponyexpress.org.
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Age-Friendly Community Focus Group: Work & Civic Engagement
Wednesday, May 29, 11:00am – 12:30pm, Lafayette United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall, 955 Moraga Road.
The City of Lafayette Senior Services Commission invites you to its AARP/World Health Organization Age-Friendly Community meetings. 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. Come learn more about the Age-Friendly Initiative.
View Schedule.
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 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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Thank you to chamber member,
ParkSmart, Inc.
who sponsored last week's Mayor Summit. It proved to be a great opportunity to hear and ask questions of our local mayors from the Diablo Valley including Lafayette’s Mayor Mike Anderson.
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Thank you, Zee Azizi, for presenting at our Tuesday Talk on May 21
on How to Get your Business on Google's First Page 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.
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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.
Night at the Library 2019 Silent Auction is now OPEN!
Take a look at all the amazing packages ... Even if you can't make it to
the event, you can still bid and support the Library!!
Fill our bag for $10!
Saturday, June 1, 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Friends Corner Book Store - Corner of First Street & Golden Gate Way
Stock up on books for the summer!
The Joy of Small House Living
Wednesday, June 5, 6:30PM-7:45PM, Homework Center
Join us for an informal conversation with Diana Lorence of Innermost House. For seven years, Diana lived in an unelectrified, twelve-foot-square house hidden in the woods, in a world lit only by fire. Her innermost life answers her deepest need for something we have all left behind.
To learn more and to register click here.
Summer Reading
June 8- August 8
This year’s Summer Reading program at the Contra Costa County Library will take you out of this world. The program runs from June 8 to August 8 and will include all kinds of activities and events related to Outer Space. Readers of all ages can visit ccclib.org/summer for activities and challenges to feed the imagination and explore new skills. Visit the Lafayette Library for free and fun happenings all summer. Every completed entry is eligible for a free book and a chance to win prizes!
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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