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
Office closed Monday, November 11.
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PG&E has begun to restore power in the Lafayette area, many are still without power.
Post Date:10/28/2019 at 5:00 PM
Although some areas of the City have had power restored there are areas where they are still inspecting, many are still without power. PG&E is working to restore power as quickly and safely as possible.
The anticipated Public Safety Power Shutoff that was anticipated for October 29th and 30th will not affect Lafayette. Power will not be shut off.
Updates concerning the City of Lafayette as of 14:05 PDT 28 Oct 2019:
- The Lafayette City Council meeting for Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, has been canceled.
- City Offices are closed to the public, although staff are working on site or in the field working
- Please note that home alarm systems will only work for a limited time on battery power. Residents should be alert to any suspicious activity and call the Lafayette Police Department at (925) 284-5010. LPD will have extra officers patrolling the City. Call 911 in an emergency.
- PG&E's Community Resource Center for Lamorinda is located at St. Mary's College, in the parking lot across from the Filippi Administrative Building, De La Salle Dr., in Moraga, CA 94556. Please see PG&E's website for hours of operation.The CRC provides charging for devices.
- Schools in Lafayette are currently open. Please refer to those agencies for further information. Lamorinda school buses will be running per the regular schedule.
- The Parks, Trails and Recreation Department and the Community Center will remain open.
- The Lafayette Library & Learning Center will close during PSPS events. Please refer to the County for further information.
- BART is in normal operation. Please refer to BART for further information.
- The Caldecott tunnel is open. Please refer to Caltrans for further information.
- Traffic signals in parts of Lafayette are not operational. These intersections should be treated as 4-way stop signs.
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EBMUD Status Update
10/28/19: 4:09pm: As you are aware, PG&E began shutting off power in the East Bay on Saturday, October 26. During the power shutoff, over 190 District facilities, including some water treatment plants, pumping plants, and local water storage tanks were without PG&E power. We were able to deliver continuous water and wastewater service with no service interruptions, no changes to water supplies, nor any changes to our level of customer service during the power shutoff.
Unfortunately, PG&E is planning another power shutoff beginning Tuesday, October 29. While this event is expected to be smaller in scale than the previous power shutoff, a number of District facilities will still be affected. We will continue to ask our customers in the affected pressure zones to minimize water use and turn off irrigation to extend water supplies in local water storage tanks. You can view a map of the affected zones at: EBMUD Pressure Zone map (
https://www.ebmud.com/customers/alerts/power-shutoff-impacts-water-operations/). We appreciate your help in keeping your constituents and residents apprised of the situation. We will send another update should there be any major changes in your EBMUD service area.
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Welcome to our Newest Member!
The following business has recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
979 First St., Lafayette
Karen Conrad, Director, 925-284-2448
Category: Preschools / Child Care
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Ribbon Cutting at Nice Lashes & Brows
Join us for a ribbon cutting at Nice Lashes on
November 7 at 5pm. They are located at 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste A.
This event is free but registration is requested.
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Tuesday Talk: Failure to Prosperity
Tuesday, November 12, 12noon-1pm
Are you burning the candle at both ends and still coming up short of your goals? Many clients struggle with this too. Join Holly for this talk, Failure to Prosperity, to discover the secrets to consistent success without burnout or overwhelm.
This event is free but
registration is requested due to limited seating. Registration will be available starting tomorrow, October 15.
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November Chamber Mixer - Mix & Mingle at J. McLaughlin
Wednesday, November 13, 5:30pm–7pm
Celebrate the season of giving with an evening of light bites and festive cocktails at J. McLaughlin. J. McLaughlin, a multigenerational lifestyle brand, has been styling men and women since its New York inception in 1977. Rooted in the tradition of sport, work and play, J. McLaughlin taps into the iconic legacy of true American Sportswear, and is known for its impeccable craftsmanship featuring standout colors and a portfolio of signature prints.
Keeping in the spirit of giving, should anyone decide they can’t leave the mixer without a J. McLaughlin signature piece, J. McLaughlin will donate 15% of all sales to the Las Trampas organization, a Lafayette based nonprofit that has a rich history of providing services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Cheers!
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41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast
We invite everyone! Politicos, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members, etc. to all come together to share in a breakfast and enjoy our special speaker. Event starts at 7am and ends by 8:30am. Breakfast by
Lavash Mediterranean Restaurant and Catering. Our speaker is Sean Perlmutter of
Pivotal Twist with “The Strangers of Kindness.” In his 20 minute talk, Sean Perlmutter will discuss the challenges to kindness, why they need to be overcome, and how to make kindness a core part of your daily existence.
Online registration is now open, no tickets will be sold at the door.
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Women in Leadership, Politics, and Society Town Hall
Saturday, November 2, 1pm-2:30pm, Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, Danville
This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote, and a record-breaking 127 women were sworn in as part of the most diverse Congressional class in our nation's history!
Despite the significant jump in female representation in Congress and the strides we have made in advancing women's rights, we are a far cry from true gender equity.
Join Mark DeSaulnier on Saturday, November 2nd in Danville for a special town hall Mark DeSaulnier is hosting on "Women in Leadership, Politics, and Society." The town hall will explore the powerful contributions women have made throughout our nation's history and address the most pressing issues facing women today.
During the town hall, a panel of local women leaders and experts will share their experiences, take questions, and discuss topics like achieving gender and economic equity in the workplace and society, overcoming barriers to women's health care, and increasing women's representation in government.
https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
The Art of Leadership: Opportunity in the Unknown
Wednesday, November 6, 7pm-10pm, JPG@TheBank
An evening of talks for founders, entrepreneurs, and organization leaders. How do you cast your line in murky waters? With excitement? As a challenge? Or do you hold your breath and hope for the best? As entrepreneurs, we know what gets measured, gets done.
But less frequently discussed are the fertile fields of potential in unexplored areas, how to recognize them and take advantage. This night of talks will shed light on ways to embrace the unknown for maximum value. This event will explore important considerations, like: Invention and Innovation, Mindset, Interrelationship Communication
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FREE Cross-Group Speed Networking Event to Get You Into Networking Alignment with the Convergence of Business Networking and Online Networking Followup
Tuesday, November 12, 6:00pm-8:30pm, Capital One Café, 1139 S. N Main St., Walnut Creek
Check-in and Register at 5:30 pm ... come grab a glass of wine and a bite to eat and start networking early. Speed Networking will start promptly at 6:30pm. Bring your business cards and be ready with your 60-second elevator pitch.
RSVP on Eventbrite to get your ticket. Only 150 people will be allowed in, so get your ticket early as you have to have a ticket to get in. Tickets are FREE!
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The Nut Factory Holiday Open House
Thursday, October 31 and Saturday, November 2, 10am-4pm, 3477 Golden Gate Way
Come by and see The Nut Factory's Holiday Gift selections and sample the wonderful nuts, candies and gourmet treats. All paid orders placed during the Open House will receive a 10% discount on cash or check purchases. 7% discount on credit card purchases. Excludes shipping and handling. Questions?
Call
(925) 283-6151.
CSC Lafayette Community Information Meeting
Tuesday, November 5, 7pm-8:30pm, Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church,
49 Knox Drive
Join us for a community presentation and discussion about our vision of a new campus for health and healing in Lafayette. Cancer Support Community leadership, the project architect, and engineer, will be there with drawings, plans, and projections. We welcome you to come with questions you may have about Cancer Support Community coming to Lafayette.
RSVP here.
Lamorinda Home Show
Bay Area Festivals is presenting its inaugural Lamorinda Home Show on Saturday, Feb 1, at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building on Mt. Diablo Blvd. The Home Show is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with free admission for the public to meet and discuss all aspects of home improvements---inside and out—with an exclusive set of exhibitors.
Another organization produced a home expo in the same venue for the past eight years but they no longer do events. Award-winning event producers Bay Area Festivals are members of Lamorinda Presents as well as the Chamber and have been doing multiple other events in the city for eight years.
There are 46 exhibitor spaces available at the indoor Lamorinda Home Show. Bay Area Festivals is offering fellow Lafayette Chamber members a $50 discount for each table space. This discount offer expires Nov. 8, so don’t miss an opportunity to showcase your company to the greater Lamorinda community.
LamorindaHomeShow.com
Wine Tasting & Info Meeting on Tours of the English Countryside
Sunday, November 17, 5-6.30pm and Monday, November 18, 7-8.30pm, Deer Hill Vineyards, Lafayette
Join us for a complimentary event: A short picturesque talk about tours to the English Countryside in May 2020. The rest of the time will be spent sampling Deer Hill's delicious wines, nibbling light appetizers, and socializing. Please feel free to invite a friend/family member to join us.
Register here.
Learning Express Toys of Lafayette is looking for friendly candidates to work at the Lafayette Store.
Learning Express Toys is the nation's leading franchisor of educational toy stores. Learning Express Toys' product mix is carefully selected from manufacturers around the world that produce toys with exceptional play value. If you feel this might be the job for you then email your resume to
lafayetteca@learningexpress.com.
For Rent: $850 Private Full-Time Treatment Room in Lafayette Health Clinic
Full time, unfurnished treatment room available in health clinic in downtown Lafayette. Three acupuncturists and a rolfer creating a small health clinic looking specifically for one person or partnership (no-subletting) who wants to use this room to run their health practice - ideal for massage, psychotherapy, nutrition, health coaching, mindfulness, naturopath or any one-on-one health modalities. The room for rent will be unfurnished and ready for move now.
More info here.
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"Carve Out a New Tradition" Give Blood
Wednesday, October 30, 9:30am-3:30pm, Location: Lafayette City Offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Parking Lot
The City of Lafayette is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive, benefiting the American Red Cross. We encourage everyone who is able to donate to please do so. Remember just one pint can save up to THREE lives. For more information and to make a reservation,
click here.
Why Great Public Schools Matter
Wednesday, November 6, 6pm-9pm, Acalanes Performing Arts Center, 1200 Pleasant Hill Road
Lafayette residents, former and current students and staff, and the general public are invited to join us for a timely and stimulating panel discussion on growing up in Lafayette, the impact of public education in society, and the challenges California public schools face today. Dr. Gloria Duffy, President and CEO of The Commonwealth Club, will facilitate a lively conversation with other Lafayette public school alumni on the impact their Lafayette classroom education had on their personal and professional lives.
Confirmed panelists include:
Dr. Gloria Duffy (Acalanes HIgh School '71): President and CEO of The Commonwealth Club, and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense. Bret Taylor (Acalanes High School '98): President and Chief Product Officer of Salesforce, Co-Creator of Google Maps and Co-Founder of Quip. Alan Chin (Acalanes High School '05): American Contemporary Artist
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Lafayette School District is accepting applications to select members of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The committee will be composed of parents, staff, and community members from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences who have demonstrated commitment to this work. Once the committee is convened, it will meet on a regular basis at reasonable intervals throughout the school year.
The work may include consideration of programs and staff development to address issues of inclusion and diversity, curricular approaches which highlight role models and consider representation, parent education, and the district’s approach to special events with respect to acknowledging diversity and different perspectives.
If you would be interested in serving on the committee, go to
lafsd.org and click on the link "Diversity and Inclusion Application" and be specific as possible about your experience in the district and your interest in these issues. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming work on the committee please contact me at
superintendent@lafsd.org.
Application deadline is Friday, November 8, 2019 and the committee will convene its first meeting in January 2020.
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