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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Tribute to the Troops, Honoring our Veterans and Saluting our Troops
Saturday July 14, 5pm-Twilight, Lafayette Reservoir
Please join the Rotary Club of Lafayette on July 14 at the Lafayette Reservoir to show support for our active military, reserves, veterans and Gold Star Families who have lost their loved ones who served bravely for our country. Twilight Concert and Picnic featuring The High Water Line (bluegrass band) and The Big Band of Rossmoor. All active military visiting and on-leave are welcome. We will pay special tribute to our Gold Star Families and Blue Star Moms. Joining us will be Blue Star Moms Chapter 101, Danville and the Contra Costa Blue Star Moms, Chapter 20, Concord. Bring a blanket, your lawn chairs and a picnic.
Learn more here.
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Lafayette’s Deadline for Weed Abatement
Lafayette’s deadline for weed abatement on private properties was May 31. Con Fire tells us that the best line of defense for privately owned properties is not the fire department. It is the property owner. The homeowner, the business owner, our capable residents and business community. That’s us. Con Fire considers Lafayette to be the most fire-vulnerable community of CCC’s 19 jurisdictions. This is not news to such land-locked neighborhoods as those along Los Arabis, Reliez Valley Road, Dolores Drive, Panorama, Silver Springs, Old Jonas Hill Road, Springhill Road, etc. And those blocked by jammed traffic during rush or road construction hours. Much lush and beautiful – but treacherous - greenery has grown up around us over the past winter. Many Lafayette residents have expressed grave concern. The Lafayette Homeowners Council joins the Contra Costa Fire Protection in asking all Lafayette homeowners to take immediate action and cut what they desperately need to cut.
Below is the link to our Contra Costa County Fire Protection District’s website weed abatement instructions and deadlines. Central County’s deadline, which includes Lafayette, was May 31. All weeds and grasses higher than 3” (that’s inches, not feet!) must be cut. Instructions can be found on the link, click onto Minimum Weed Abatement Standards. The cuttings “can be mulched and scattered, or raked and bagged, or disked. All combustibles, rubbish or debris, including cardboard boxes, trash, wood chunks, rubble, etc., shall be removed from the property. PARCELS MAY REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ABATEMENT DURING THE SEASON DUE TO THE RE-GROWTH OF WEEDS AND OTHER FLAMMABLE VEGETATION.” The link below will give you phone numbers to call for any needed additional instructions. Complaints can also be registered. Let’s see how fast we can move into action.
Weed abatement deadlines and MINIMUM WEED ABATEMENT STANDARDS:
Thanking you in advance for helping us all to look after our families, our homes, our businesses, our community, and.... each other!
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Wednesday, July 25, 5:30pm-7pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
The Lafayette Chamber will welcome six other chambers at the July Mega Mixer: Orinda Chamber, Moraga Chamber, Walnut Creek Chamber, Pleasant Hill Chamber, Concord Chamber, and the Hispanic Chamber.
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Friday, July 27, 8am, Chamber Office
Join us for Coffee with the New Lafayette Police Chief Ben Alldritt. Yes, coffee is served!
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Get ready to celebrate Lafayette’s 50th Anniversary! Founded in 1848, the City of Lafayette was incorporated in 1968. Come pay tribute to 50 years of incorporation on Sunday, July 29, at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center and along Golden Gate Way. The festivities will begin at 2:30 pm, in the Community Hall, and will include a reception honoring early City Council members, mayors and businesses that have operated in Lafayette for 50 years or more, as well as longtime residents who have lived in Lafayette for 50 years or longer.
The main event is from 4pm - 7pm, and will include a special Back Forty Texas BBQ dinner along with entertainment from Dave Martin’s House Party band, a kid zone with games and activities and a parade at 5pm. There will also be historical displays with Town Hall actors in costume, community organizations with tables and something for everyone.
Don’t miss this very special party. The event is free and there are special discounted dinner tickets for the first 1,000 Lafayette residents who sign up!
Learn more here.
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Congratulations to the Winners of Diablo magazine's Best of the East Bay!
Hiking Trail: The Rim Trail at the Lafayette Reservoir, Lafayette,
ebmud.com
Women’s Hair Colorist: Caroline Wiseman of Caroline’s Salon. Lafayette,
carolinessalon.net
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members!
Please join us in welcoming our newest Lafayette Chamber Members. The following businesses have joined June 26 - July 5.
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Join White Pony Express and the Lafayette Chamber as we give back to the Community
Help us collect brand new “Onesies” to benefit the Contra Costa County’s Annual “African American Community Baby Shower” scheduled for August 4th.
The aim of the event is to give women in our community key health and parenting information and to connect them with resources such as prenatal services and breastfeeding support.
The goal is to collect 400 “onesies," with each new mother receiving 4 “onesies.” If you would like to participate you can drop your donation off at the Lafayette Chamber office between July 8- 27. For more information,
click here or contact Cynthia Murdough at 925-421-9574,
cynthiamurdough@whiteponyexpress.org.
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The 23rd Annual Lafayette Art and Wine Festival
Saturday, September 15, 10am-7pm & Sunday, September 16, 10am-6pm
Don’t miss your chance to have a presence at this year’s Art and Wine Festival in September. Have a street presence in downtown in Lafayette for the weekend. Showcase your business. Limited spaces still available.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 21, 2018
5K/10K (12 & Up): Early Bird – $40
5K/10K (11 & Under): Early Bird – $25
2 Mile: Early Bird – $25
If you have a group larger than 10, please contact Sara at (925) 284-7404 or via email at
Sara@LafayetteChamber.org for registration.
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Member News, Events & Announcements
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Eat Drink and be Giving
Thursday, July 12, 4p-7pm, Premier Kitchens, 3373 Mt. Diablo Blvd
The Castañeda Kids Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing aid to needy families in El Salvador. A charity event will be held at Premier Kitchens on Thursday, July 12. Refreshments and hors d'oeuvres will be served. Meet on-air personality Sal Castafieda, Mark Shaw will be singing Sinatra! Suggested tax-deductable donation of $25.
https://tckfoundation.org
La Clínica Upcoming Events
The mission of La Clínica is to improve the quality of life of the diverse communities we serve by providing culturally appropriate, high quality, and accessible health care for all.
Dance the Night Away With Our Transitions Clinic
Thursday, July 12 @ 9 pm, El Río Neighborhood Bar, 3158 Mission St (@ César Chávez), San Francisco
You can help provide health services tailored for chronically ill recently incarcerated folks to help them get back on their feet. For more information, contact Rosella Bearden at
rbearden@laclinica.org or call (510) 535-2933.
Walk With Us To Uplift Our Communities
Join us as we walk, take a stand, and support everyone who needs our help, regardless of HIV or immigration status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. AIDS Walk San Francisco will be on July 15, 2018 at Golden Gate Park. For more information, please contact Edgardo Esparza at
eesparza@laclinica.org or Moises Cruz at (510) 535-6405.
LABWO Professional Networking July 2018 - How to Rewire Your Brain & Your Health to Create the Life & Business You Want
Friday, July 13, 9am-11am, St. Marks United Methodist Church, 451 Moraga Way, Orinda
Join us for a transformational presentation by Kat Lewis, PhD, Functional Medicine Provider. Learn how simple food and lifestyle changes can give you the mental and physical energy to feel balanced, resilient, and in love with your life and career again. In this 60 minute session you will learn how to unlock your body’s natural ability to regenerate, repair and resolve what Dr. Kat refers to as “The Modern Epidemic” of fatigue, mood Issues, and inability to lose weight. Please
RSVP here by Wednesday, July 11.
Town Hall Theatre Announces Donor Thank You Event
Town Hall Theatre is excited to announce its annual Donor Thank You Event, a one-night only performance of the original and inventive documentary musical GONE MISSING, created by The Civilians, with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman. GONE MISSING will have one performance only on July 14, 2018, at 8pm, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. The event is free to all Town Hall donors, with a suggested donation of $20.00 for the general public. Seats can be reserved now through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at
www.TownHallTheatre.com.
Performing Academy - Space Available
Performing Academy is offering a special discount to Chamber of Commerce members looking for a space for teaching classes, teaching workshops, holding an off sight event, team building events, etc. For information visit
www.performingacademyrentals.com.
Making Travel Greener
Break the driving habit! 511 Contra Costa offers a variety of incentives to encourage travelers in Contra Costa County to drive less and use transportation alternatives to get to work. Drive Less Commuter Incentive, Vanpool Passenger Incentive, Guaranteed Ride Home. Funds for these programs are provided by the BAAQMD, TFCA, and CCTA. For more info visit
www.511contracosta.org.
Access to Capital Workshop
Tuesday, July 24, 6-8pm, Oakland Business Assistance Center, 270 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Do you need capital to start or grow your business? At this workshop, existing and prospective business owners will learn about the different financing options available for small businesses and the criteria lenders consider. Speakers will provide insight on how to improve your credit score and other pre-application steps to take to boost the likelihood of securing capital. The panelists will provide information about a variety of available financing options, including alternative, traditional and crowdfunding models. To Register:
jthomas@oaklandnet.com or (510) 238-4727.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
NEW! Summer Storytime
Tuesdays beginning July 10, 10:15 AM Homework Center
Join Ms. Petra for stories, songs, and finger puppets! For children and their caregivers. Enjoy Stay and Play after Storytime from 10:45 - 11:15 AM
Nature Journaling with John Muir Laws
Wednesday, July 11, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Community Hall
Do you want to begin a nature journal or boost your current practice? Join us for our monthly workshop series, and see the possibilities of what a journal can be! Journaling opens up a world of beauty and discovery and makes you a better observer, naturalist, and artist. Learn the practices that make journaling a lifelong habit and get tips for setting up your own journaling kit. In this class you will learn a radical new way to draw better birds with fewer lines! Bring a sketchbook, your favorite drawing pencil, and a sharp non-photo blue pencil. All ages and experience levels welcome.
Register here.
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50th Anniversary - Give the Gift of Green
In honor of Lafayette’s 50th Anniversary, we’re calling on 1,000 homes and businesses to participate in the city’s largest ever community gift of green energy. In about a minute, any Lafayette home or business can Opt Up to MCE Deep Green and choose 100% renewable electricity sourced from California wind and solar farms. It’s simple to convert to Deep Green, and costs just $0.01 more per kWh (about $5/mo. for an average household). For more info and to enroll please go to
www.lovelafayette.org/50.
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