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
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Community Panel for Lafayette City Manager Selection
Lafayette’s City Council is looking for five residents to serve on a community panel to interview finalists for the City Manager position.
Requirements
- Available to serve on August 2, 2019, from approximately 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at City offices.
- Lafayette resident (must be able to provide proof of residency).
- At least 18 years old.
- Willing to sign a confidentiality agreement to protect the privacy of candidates.
How to apply
- Fill out the online form at www.lovelafayette.org/communitypanel.
- Complete a form in person at Lafayette City Offices, 3675 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, California 94549, or
- Fill out a form at the City Council meeting on July 8 or July 22.
Selection
- Applicants will be divided into geographical sections of the City (Happy Valley, Reliez Valley, Burton Valley, Downtown/Acalanes Valley).
- One member will be randomly selected from each geographic location.
- After the geographic selections are made, one more member will be randomly selected from all remaining applicants.
- The random selection will be done on Monday, July 29th and live-streamed on Facebook.
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Mega Mixer hosted by the Martinez Chamber
Thursday, July 18, 5:30pm-7:30pm, The Cobra Experience, 777 Arnold Dr #200, Martinez
The Martinez Chamber of Commerce invites you to join them and the Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Lafayette, Orinda, Moraga, Antioch and Contra Costa Hispanic Chamber, on Thursday, July 18 from 5:30 pm -7:30 pm for a MEGA MIXER at the
Cobra Experience! Come and network with over 250 people, enjoy appetizers provided by chamber members; learn more about area businesses while making new connections and refreshing business relationships.
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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 website for more information.
3441 Golden Gate Way, Noelle Goodrich, 707-363-8448
ash. is an intimate, current space specializing in balayage, bobs, and bangs. Our goal is to provide a comfortable customer experience in a cozy environment.
Category: Beauty Salons & Services
1010 Oak Hill Road, Ariana Fort, 925-212-8771
Early Diagnosis Foundation is dedicated to supporting established organizations committed to the early diagnosis of acute symptoms that lead to chronic disease. EDF helps people identify medical indicators that may lead illnesses early enough to mitigate suffering and save lives.
Category: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs
3534 Golden Gate Way, Unit A, Sherry Clingan, 925-310-4690
Natural pet food store for dogs and cats with a focus on raw food options for both.
Category: Pet Services
3561 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Vladimir Volkov, 510-410-6249
Category: Sports
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Best of the East Bay Winners Announced!
Diablo magazine's
Best of the East Bay issue has arrived! Look for copies to show up in mailboxes and on newsstands soon. Congrats to all our member winners!
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Ribbon Cutting at Lashify Studio
Thursday, July 25, 5:30pm, 3385 Mt Diablo Blvd.
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Coffee with Mayor Mike Anderson
Friday, July 26, 8am-9am, Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School St.
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor! This month we will be holding the coffee at
Town Hall Theatre!
Philz will again be providing the coffee! This event is free but registration is requested.
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 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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Lafayette Res Run for Education
Who will win as top beneficiary school? Register for the race today and choose your school.
The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-presenters of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which will be held
Sunday, October 20. Co-presenting sponsors are
Oakwood Athletic Club and
Sutter Health.
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!
To sponsor the event or participate in the Healthy Lifestyles Fair, contact
Sara
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Postino Golf Tournament: GOLF & SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Tournament is Monday, August 12
Sponsorship Opportunities for the Cancer Support Community (CSC) Golf Classic
We invite you to become a Sponsor for the Cancer Support Community (CSC) Golf Classic.
The CSC Golf Classic is one of the premier charity golf events in the Bay Area, played on a
spectacular course, with special amenities for each player. It will be held on Monday, July 29, 2019 at the exclusive Round Hill Country Club in Alamo, California. All proceeds from the CSC Golf Classic will underwrite the free services and support for cancer patients and their families at Cancer Support Community. We look forward to having you join us for this very special event.
View packet. For more information, please contact Carol Louisell at 925.953.1209 or
clouisell@cancersupport.net.
A Special Invitation to Sponsor the 19th Annual Cancer Support Community Gala
We invite you to celebrate Cancer Support Community by becoming a sponsor for our
annual Gala, An Evening of Hope & Healing. This very special event will be held on
Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville. An Evening of Hope & Healing features a lovely cocktail reception, gourmet dinner, lively auctions, and an inspiring program celebrating cancer survivorship. All proceeds from the event will benefit Cancer Support Community, providing counseling, education, exercise and nutrition programs for those facing cancer in our community.
View packet. For more information, please contact Carol Louisell at 925.953.1209, or by email at
clouisell@cancersupport.net.
Get involved with your community – be a part of Business Volunteer Impact Program 2019!
Contra Costa Crisis Center compiles volunteer projects with nonprofits in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to be completed during the event in September. This year, the event is one month long, and runs from September 9 to October 5. The majority of projects are ½ day in length, and many projects are offered on multiple days. Your team of 6-50 (or more) employees can review the projects, and then sign up for the project via our portal. Project descriptions will provide location, times, parking, tasks, and details needed to select a suitable project for your team. Select one or pick multiple projects for your team throughout the week. There is no fee for your team to participate. Registration begins on July 22 and ends on August 14. BVIP runs from September 9 – October 5, 2019. Ready to give back? Please visit
https://www.crisis-center.org/community-projects/bvip/ for more information.
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Invitation to Art Embraces Words
Sunday, July 14 from 2 to 4 pm at the Arts & Science Room in the Lafayette Library & Learning Center
You are cordially invited to join artists and writers at the second Art Embraces Words event. This event is made possible by a generous grant from the Lafayette Community Foundation. Free parking available in Library garage.
Writers paint images with words; artists paint images with color. Together they enrich our community. Writers will read excerpts from their work surrounded by artwork from local artists. Thus art literally "embraces" the words as they flow into the room.
Lafayette resident Lynn Carey, host of the Times Book Club is once again MC for the event. It begins at 2 pm with readings approximately every 10 minutes. After the readings there will be a short Q&A led by Ms. Carey. Refreshments will then be served on the adjacent patio. A table is available for placement of literary and other cultural information of interest to the community.
The Kyle Athayde Dance Party
The Kyle Athayde Dance Party is coming to Lafayette on Wednesday, July 24th for a one set performance at the Lafayette Library, featuring special guest, Bijon Watson! The 20 piece big band features world class musicians from New York City, Los Angeles, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Kyle's music draws inspiration from a wide variety of sources, from video games and internet memes to jazz and classical masterworks. If you like the big band music of Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Woody Herman, or Don Ellis, then you'll love the Dance Party! Show starts at 7:30PM. $20 entry can be paid at the door.
kyleathaydedanceparty.com
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Do You Have Contacts with Organizations that Rescue Dogs, Cats, or Birds for a Documentary Filming September 10-20 in the Central Contra County area
Do you have any contacts who are owners or volunteers at a rescue center for dogs, cats, or birds? Or do you have a contact at a company with products or services for dog, cat, or bird owners?
A Chamber member, Changemakers Publishing and Writing, is looking to feature the work of seven or eight rescue organizations that care for all kinds of pets or specialize in rescuing dog, cats, or birds. The documentary will be filmed September 10 to 20 in Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Lafayette, Martinez, and Danville, and possibly in Orinda, Oakland, and Berkeley. This will be the company’s 10th feature length film. There are also opportunities for sponsors with products or services for dogs, cats, or birds who would like national publicity and clips they can use on their website or in their PR.
If you are interested, Changemakers’s owner, Gini Graham Scott, who is the film’s writer and executive producer, can you send you more information. She can then set up a 5-10 minute phone interview with the owners or volunteers at a center and forward this information to the film producers and directors who are handling arrangements and scheduling. You can contact, Gini at
changemakersproductions@yahoo.com or 925-385-0608.
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Tribute to the Troops - Honoring our Veterans and Saluting our Troops
Saturday, July 13, 5pm to Twilight, Lafayette Reservoir Stage
FREE to the public and all military. Twilight Concert and Picnic featuring David Martin & Rob Russ, and The Big Band of Rossmoor. Please join the Rotary Club of Lafayette on July 13, 2019 at the tranquil waters of the Lafayette Reservoir. Show support for our active military, reserves, veterans and Gold Star Families who have lost their loved ones who served bravely for our country.
Learn more here.
East Bay Regional Park District Survey
As the East Bay Regional Park District celebrates its 85th anniversary, the Park District - in partnership with the Regional Parks Foundation - has launched a community engagement survey, seeking public input, to help inform the District’s future priorities and direction. The survey will also give the public an opportunity to weigh in on some of the most pressing issues the Park District and our community face in the long-term. Share your thoughts on the East Bay parks and trails by completing this short survey today at
EastBayParkSurvey.com. Together, we can help preserve, protect and enrich the natural beauty of Alameda and Contra Costa counties open space for years to come.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Summer Reading
Through 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!
Webcast: Celebrate 50th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
Monday, July 15, 1:00 PM - 2pm, Homework Center
Join us for a live webcast event to celebrate NASA’s 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11’s Historic Moon Landing! We will view a guided recreation of Apollo 11’s journey to see how this mission was executed by crew members and mission control in Houston.
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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