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
(925) 284-7404
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Lamorinda Business Forum - Non-Profit Best Practices
Monday April 16, 5:30pm-7:30pm, Orinda Community Center - Room 7
Whether you are an established local non-profit or an individual wanting to learn how to develop and fund a great non-profit idea, we invite you to tonight's Non-Profit Forum. Panel includes corporate philanthropists and large established non-profits. We will discuss practices of local major corporations, and will explain how the development department of a larger non-profit is professionally run. Learn how to improve fundraising and increase your revenue. Network with other Lamorinda non-profits, too! Free to attend!
Learn more about the panelists and get more info HERE.
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Lafayette Chamber Tuesday Talks!
Tuesdays, 12pm-1pm, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
TOMORROW
- Tech Talks: Best Technology Practices 2018 –
Passwords
Tuesday, April 17, 12noon-1pm, Chamber Conference Room, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
Want an insight into the world of enterprise technology solutions? Want to know how to keep your computer running smooth, efficient, and secure? How about managing all of those pesky passwords you need to remember? The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and
Neighborhood Computers will host an open forum and discussion about the best IT practices for your home or office computer regarding passwords.
Register here.
Upcoming Tuesday Talks:
Each Tuesday Talk is limited to 10 participants! Click the event name to register.
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ALERT:
Spam Email
It has come to our attention that some members have received an email that looks like it is from the Lafayette Chamber but instead it is spam. The email address that it is coming from is
adminl@afayettechamber.org.
Do not open or sign for the attachment.
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Join your friends and neighbors for a family friendly afternoon with the Girl Scouts, 4-H, local band performances, and so much more!
* Try an Impossible Burger! * Bike lessons!
* Bike repairs! * Petting Zoo! * Go Deep Green!
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E-NEWSLETTER KINDLY SPONSORED BY
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Wednesday, April 25, 5:30pm, 3559 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste 100
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Friday, April 27, 8am-9am, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room (251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150)
Bring your questions for your elected officials and found out what is happening in Lafayette! Yes, coffee is provided!
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Locanda Positano Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Thursday, May 3, 5:30pm, 1003 Brown Ave
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at one of Lafayette's newest restaurants,
Locanda Positano!
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Early Bird Tickets Now Available for Taste of Lafayette!
Lafayette’s favorite dinner party, the Taste of Lafayette, will be held on
Tuesday May 15, 5:30pm-9pm. Start at the Taste Pavilion, near the Bank of the West in Downtown Lafayette, for a hosted reception with music, appetizers, wine and beer. Then stroll down Lafayette’s Restaurant Row, savoring samplings from 25+ restaurants. Get your tickets before they are sold out!
Early bird tickets only available through April 30.
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Restaurants - Sign Up Now for Taste of Lafayette!
Wow!
We can’t wait for next month’s restaurant tour.
Thank you to our participating restaurants:
Amarin Thai,
American Kitchen,
Amphora,
Barranco,
Batch and Brine
,
BevMo
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Bistro Burger,
Chelini Pasta
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Chow,
Coffee Shop,
Cooperage,
The Hideout Kitchen,
Kind Snacks,
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa,
Lantern Catering,
Locanda Positano,
Mangia
,
Millie's Kitchen,
Pizza Antica,
Poke Go,
Postino,
Rancho Cantina,
REVE,
Sideboard,
Uncle Yu’s,
Yankee Pier,
and
Zoonies.
Don’t miss your chance to be included.
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Mark for Calendar for Dogtown Downtown!
Saturday, May 19, 9:30am-12noon, Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt Diablo Blvd and Moraga Road)
Yoga starts at the Library Pavilion at 9:30am. We welcome all to join in the FREE Parade at 10am. Demonstrations. Contests. Dog adoptions. We still have a couple of vendor spots open, if interested please contact
Sara.
Stop by the Lafayette Library to get YOUR PICTURE taken in the Doghouse… our City Council is pictured here from last year.
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2018 Diablo Valley Mayor’s Summit – Sponsorships Available
Wednesday, May 9, 11:30am -1:30pm, Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill
Along with the Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek Chambers, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is proud to be a partner for this year’s 2018 Diablo Valley Mayor’s Summit with Special Guests Assemblymember Tim Grayson and Contra Costa County Supervisor- Karen Mitchoff. Mayor’s Edi Birsan from Concord, Rob Schroder from Martinez, Tim Flaherty from Pleasant Hill, Justin Wedel from Walnut Creek and our own Don Tatzin will make up the panel discussion. The event will be held at the Contra Costa Country Club, 801 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill from 11:30am -1:30pm. Tickets for the luncheon are $50 per person for chamber members and $60 for non-members. Sponsorships are offered to chamber members at $1,500 and include a reserved table of 10, priority seating, logo in pre-promotion, program and acknowledgement on the day of the event. If you are interested, please give Sara a call at (925) 284-7404.
View flyer.
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Looking for shared office space in Lafayette?
Excellent opportunity to get office space in Lafayette with plenty of parking. 1078 Carol Lane has a space that is over 500 square feet that has an office that would be shared with a one man business that has been a tenant for 22 years. Rent is very reasonable with room for one to three people. This property is on the East End of town. If you are interested, please contact Warren Bochin at 925-200-1975,
wboschin@earthlink.net.
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Member News, Events & Announcements
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Join White Pony Express in Meeting a $250,000 Matching Fund Challenge by May 31!
WPE has received an incredible opportunity! Luis Gerardo del Valle Torres and Heart’s Path Foundation have pledged $250,000 in matching funds for all financial donations, grants and pledges received between April 1 and May 31, 2018. This means that WPE can raise $500,000 in the next two months, taking a HUGE step toward achieving our annual fundraising goal. If you are interested in making a contribution to help WPE with this matching opportunity, please send your contribution to White Pony Express at 1966 Tice Valley Blvd., #101, Walnut Creek, CA 94595, or online at
www.whiteponyexpress.org/donate/.
ABOUTFACE
The Arts & Culture Commission of Contra Costa County is again offering two-day painting workshops at no cost to all Contra Costa Veterans. No art experience required. Bring your family to join in on the fun and paint a portrait too! All painting material will be provided.
April 14, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Concord Veterans Center, 1333 Willow Pass Road, Suite 106, Concord , CA and April 22 & 29, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM, NIAD Art Center, 551 23rd Street, Richmond, CA 94804, More times & locations at
AC5.org.
Girls Mean Business
The Girls Makers Market will host their inaugural event this May – a marketplace where young entrepreneurs can share ideas and sell their wares. Born out of a social media discussion among local parents, this group has quickly mobilized to plan a series of events supporting girls with existing businesses, as well as those who wish to get a business kick-started. The group’s main event is a makers market – where these budding entrepreneurs will showcase their products to friends, family and the local community. The girls will be encouraged to donate a portion of their earnings to a charity of the group’s choosing. 2018 Spring Makers Market: Sunday, May 6, 2:00 - 4:00 pm.
Learn more here.
Grand Reopening Celebration at Sanctuaire Spa in Lafayette (formerly Marilyn Monroe Spa)
Wednesday, April 18, 4pm-8pm
Celebrate the grand reopening of the luxurious Sanctuaire Spa. Explore our spacious 2,000 sq. foot spa equipped with a relaxation lounge, sauna and steam rooms, single and couple treatment rooms, a hair and blow dry salon, and pedicure and manicure room. Learn from experts in therapeutic massages, skin treatments, and more on your options for maintaining full body wellness. Win prizes and get free swag from Jan Marini Skin Research and Farm House Fresh skincare. Get deep discounts on spa memberships, products, and services offered at this event only. Receive up to 20% on treatment packages, group and parties, and much more! The first 70 attendees will receive a free swag bag from Jan Marini Skin Research.
Learn more here.
College Financial Planning
Thursday, April 19, 7:00pm-8:30pm, Walnut Creek Intermediate School, 2425 Walnut Blvd, Walnut Creek
Assemblywoman Baker will be hosting a Paying for College Workshop in partnership with The College Funding Coach on Thursday, April 19. Get advice on how to pay for college from financial planning experts and learn what the legislature is doing to make higher education more affordable. RSVP to (925) 328-1515 or
asmrc.org/af/collageworkshop.
Orinda Action Day 2018 Volunteer Fair
The Orinda Association will again host the annual Volunteer Fair for our community in conjunction with Orinda Action Day. Over 20 organizations will be represented. On Saturday, April 21 , 9:30 am-noon, tables will be set up on the Orinda Library Plaza. Whether you would like to have your organization represented this year or, you are looking for a volunteer opportunity--this is for you! If you have any questions, please call us at 925-254-0800 or send us an email,
oa@orindaassociation.org.
Fight ID Theft with your Better Business Bureau - Free On-the-Spot Shredding Event!
Saturday April 21, 10am-2pm, Concord City Hall, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord
The first rule in identity protection - If you don’t need it, destroy it responsibly. YOU are your own best defense against identity theft! Bring up to five bankers boxes/bags of paper documents (or equivalent) per household, and we’ll shred it for you on the spot - for FREE! Paper only - binders will not be shredded. Please remove all metal clips (paper clips okay). This is a green event - all paper is recycled.
Learn more here.
Rock Band Showcase
Friday, April 27, 7:30pm, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary's Rd
A Brighter Day Charity, along with the Lafayette Youth Commission, is thrilled to host our Annual Teenage Band Showcase. Bands will perform 2-4 songs with the judges being your local Music Teachers. All participating members of these bands will receive a recognition/thank you award and the participants of the winning band of the evening will receive well-deserved awards. This will be a fun evening. Bands will be judged in two ways: First on their music, second on the amount of teenage friends they bring to the event. Food will also be available. There is no event charge for this event. More info and to register your band,
click here.
Families Without Borders 6th Annual Gala
Families Without Borders is holding its 6th Annual Gala on Saturday, April 28 at the Orinda Community Center. Enjoy cocktails, live entertainment, a gourmet dinner, and exceptional silent and live auctions in a fun African-themed setting. All proceeds go towards college scholarships, technology access, and a variety of community service activities focused on education and economic development in Sierra Leone, Africa. For more information and to purchase tickets for this event, please visit
fwb2018gala.eventbrite.com.
Dedication & Ceremony Honoring Contra Costa County's Fallen Heroes
Sunday, April 29, 2pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
A very special dedication and ceremony honoring Contra Costa County's fallen heroes will be held on Sunday, April 29 at 2pm at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Event will honor the service members who have given their lives in defense of our country since September 11, 2001.
Lafayette Rotary’s Concert at the Res - Saturday, May 12, 11:00am -3:00pm
This year’s event includes the award-winning jazz band from Acalanes High School, the Rossmoor Big Band/Generations in Jazz, the Bentley High Jazz combo, the Stanley middle school Symphonic Orchestra who will be joined again this year by the Westlake Middle school from Oakland, the stunning dancers from the Performance Academy, and the talented Town Hall Education performers. The event takes place on the Reservoir Stage that the Rotary Club build and the money raised goes to buying musical instruments for our local schools. Golf carts are available for transportation up to the stage from the parking lot. This annual event, FREE TO THE PUBLIC, is presented by the Lafayette Rotary Club and is financially sponsored by Diablo Foods, Oakwood Athletic Club, Cortese Investments, Lafayette Car Wash and Detail Center, Concord BMW, Minuteman Press, Lamorinda Weekly, Orchard Nursery, the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, and the generosity of many local and anonymous individuals.
Let Bistro Burger & Grill Cater Your Next Office Event!
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Save the date for these upcoming Chamber Events
Social Media Workshop: How to Generate Business Leads from Your Website, Wednesday, May 9, 6pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center Homework Center
Alex Rose Interior Design Studio Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, May 10, 5:30pm, 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite D
Dogtown Downtown, Saturday, May 19, 9:30am-12noon
Premier Kitchen Mixer, Wednesday, May 23, 5:30pm–7pm, Amphora will be present to offer olive oil tastes, 3373 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Modern Tone Studio Ribbon Cutting, Thursday, May 31, 5:30 pm, 1018-B Almanor Lane (behind Jack in the Box)
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Night at the Library
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Join fellow Lafayette business leaders and support the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Did you know that no other organization brings more people into downtown throughout the year than the Lafayette Library? Give back with a business sponsorship - includes two tickets to the coolest party of the summer with gourmet food, music, dancing under the stars, and much more. Purchase today:
tinyurl.com/Night2018. For information call: 925-283-6513 ext.102.
Friends of the Lafayette Library Sweet Thursday: Jason Fagone
The Woman Who Smashed Codes
Thursday, April 19, 7pm, Community Hall
Join author and journalist Jason Fagone as he discusses his latest book,
The Woman Who Smashed Codes: A True Story of Love, Spies, and the Unlikely Heroine Who Outwitted America's Enemies. Fagone's book reads like a thriller while paying tribute to the historical contributions of the brilliant, yet unsung Elizebeth Friedman, who helped shape modern espionage and intelligence gathering. Free event.
Register here.
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