News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Monday, November 19, 2018
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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 Wednesday, November 21 at noon through
Monday, November 26 at 9am for the Thanksgiving holiday.
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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - Thank you!
We would like to say thank you to everyone who joined us at our 40th Community Thanksgiving Breakfast on Friday, November 16. Special thanks to our speaker Donna Wright-Sommerville, co-founder of
Grateful Gatherings, pictured here with Dana Green, and to Pastor Dan Senter from Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, Rev. Robin Wells from the Lafayette United Methodist Church, Wendy Tamis our Harpist, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, Floral Arts Florist, Girard's Catering, Minuteman Press Lafayette and Norma Evans. A special plaque was presented to Steve Falk from the Chamber for his years as City Manager. Don Tatzin received the Chamber's
Ann Denny Memorial Community Award for his time as Mayor/City Councilmember. Teresa Gerringer from Senator Steve Glazer's office and Samantha Reneau from Assemblywoman Catharine B. Baker's office recognized the Chamber's 40th Anniversary of the Community Thanksgiving Breakfast.
We wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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Help us Spread the Word about Lafayette Stroll, Shop & Dine!
Friday, December 7, 6:00pm-8:00pm, Downtown Lafayette
Lafayette Stroll, Shop & Dine is rapidly approaching on December 7th. We have been marketing this event and Diablo Magazine is as well. We would like to encourage you to email your clients and partners about your promotions/special pricing and put the flyer in your window or your counter. You can
view the flyer here. If you need more information about the event, feel free to call the Chamber at (925) 284-7404.
If you are a local business or restaurant and would like to participate in this event, please contact the Chamber and we will put you on the list that will be distributed at the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday event as well as being listed on our website. Learn more
here.
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Lamorinda Small Business Forum
Tuesday, November 27, 5:30pm-7pm, Hacienda de las Flores, 1200 Donald Drive
What the heck is an E-Wallet or Digital Wallet? Ever heard of PayPal, Apple Pay or Android Pay? Of course you have. But as a business, are you accepting these forms of payment? Are you personally using these apps and services. Learn why the U.S. is far behind China, India and Europe. You may find you are missing out on sales by not offering these options. This workshop will be hosted by the Moraga Chamber at Hacienda de las Flores from 5:30 – 7:00pm. RSVP to
[email protected].
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Honoring Our Local Officials
Tuesday, November 27, 5:30pm-8pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center 3780 Mount Diablo Boulevard
Join us in honoring the local officials who have served our community for many years. Steven Falk, Teresa Gerringer, David Gerson, Don Tatzin, Richard Whitmore and Rachel Zinn. Light hors d'oeuvres and no-host bar. Please no gifts, however donations can be made to LPIE and the Gift of Green (MCE).
RSVP here.
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Mixer at Lafayette Physical Therapy
Wednesday, November 28, 5:30pm-7:00pm, 3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Suite B110, Lafayette
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Save the Date for these Upcoming Chamber Events
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“It’s a Wonderful Life in Lafayette” Holiday Celebration
Join us for this free, fun, family-friendly celebration – tree lighting, live music, community sing-a-long, kid's crafts, photo ops and more! Friday, December 7, 4pm-6:30pm. Santa parades along Golden Gate Way arriving at Lafayette Plaza Park at 4:30 p.m. Presented by the Lafayette Chamber. Sponsored by The Dana Green Team and Branagh Development.
www.LafayetteChamber.org/Holiday
Lafayette Stroll, Shop & Dine
We are excited to announce that we have extended our annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday event on Friday, December 7 by including a stroll down Mt. Diablo Blvd. from 6:00pm-8:00pm. Start your Holiday shopping by visiting our local businesses and take advantage of their special pricing. Restaurants are also joining in on the fun! Artist booths and musicians round out the evening. Bring your partner and friends to enjoy the Holiday experience!
www.LafayetteChamber.org/StrollandShop
Ribbon Cutting/Open House at sewnow! fashion studio
sewnow! is excited to announce they have re-located to a fabulous new light filled studio at 3455 Golden Gate Way just a block and a half from our former space. Come see their new set-up and all of the creativity that is brewing here. Please join us on December 6th from 5:30 - 7:30 to celebrate our new location and their 12th anniversary in business in Lafayette.
Learn more here.
Holiday Mixer at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Join us for our December Mixer at
Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, on Wednesday, December 12 from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Bring a canned food donation of three cans and admission is free! Chamber members, $10, non chamber members $20. Cash only at the door please. Bring your business cards!
Learn more here.
Easy Steps to Claim & Optimize Your Google Local Business Profile
Wednesday, January 9, 6pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Homework Center
Start your business off on the right foot for 2019 success with this step by step workshop! We'll show you how to claim and keep your Google Local Business Profile optimized! A must for any local business with a brick and mortar location and/or a defined local service area. Speaker: Robin S Fox, Digital Strategist & Online Community Manager.
Register here.
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Official Launch of Pilot Project to Test Second Northbound Right-Turn Lane at Moraga Road/Mount Diablo Boulevard
LAFAYETTE, CALIF., Nov. 13, 2018 — marks the official start of the City of Lafayette's pilot project to test a second northbound right-turn lane from Moraga Road onto Mount Diablo Boulevard. The pilot will evaluate whether adding an additional turn arrow for right-turn movements in the middle northbound lane on Moraga Road can effectively reduce traffic congestion farther upstream (south of the intersection). Striping changes are now also in place on Mount Diablo Boulevard approaching First Street. Drivers will notice more dashed striping for the two eastbound left turn lanes, which are designed to facilitate merging after the turn from Moraga Road.
As part of this pilot project, the east leg crosswalk (running south – north from Plaza Park to Bank of America) at Moraga Road/Mount Diablo Boulevard is closed. Orange barricades with fencing and signage are in place to direct arriving pedestrians to use the alternate crosswalk across Moraga Road; pedestrians may also choose to detour east to cross Mount Diablo Boulevard at First Street. The overhead pedestrian signals are also turned off and covered.
Concurrently, signal technology upgrades are also being installed at both Mount Diablo Boulevard/Moraga Road and Mount Diablo Boulevard/First Street. The new technology will include updated signal controllers (i.e., the computers than run the signal timing plans) and video detection with traffic data collection capability. The signal tech upgrades represent the first steps toward implementing another Downtown Congestion Reduction Plan strategy to achieve better signal coordination and traffic management along Downtown arterial roadways.
While this pilot project is active, staff is interested to learn about users’ opinions of the changes. Please feel free to submit feedback directly to James Hinkamp, City of Lafayette Transportation Planner, at
[email protected] or 925.299.3229.
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Member News, Events & Announcements
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Coffee and Conversation
Monday, November 19, 2pm, Concord Library, 2900 Salvio Street, Concord
Are you experiencing homelessness? Interested in learning about available services in Contra Costa County? Local organizations will be at the Library to talk about how they can help! Coffee and refreshments available for all attendees.
Need A Turkey? Early Diagnosis Foundation is providing Free Turkeys to those in need.
The Early Diagnosis Foundation, a non-profit organization based in Lafayette is hosting a "Turkey Donation Day" on November 20th from 3-7 pm at 1010 Oak Hill Road in Lafayette. If you need a Thanksgiving turkey or know someone who does to enjoy the holiday, please reserve your turkey before we run out! Contact Ariana at
[email protected] or call 925.330.6865. Pick up your turkey or we can arrange to deliver it to you. Event sponsors include the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, Woehrle Development, Whole Foods, Diablo Foods, Safeway and private donors. If you'd like to be a sponsor or make a donation to purchase turkeys for our local communities, contact Ariana.
SF Chronicle Holiday Gift Guides Special Sections
The Chronicle presents this year’s must-have Holiday Gift Guides. Stand-alone broadsheet sections on Sunday, 11/25 and Sunday, 12/9. When it comes to celebrating the season, folks in the Bay Area want everything done just right. Our holiday gift guides offer the best of the season including gift ideas, local stores and boutiques, sales and bargain hunting tips. Placement with these guides will direct readers to your business to find the gifts that will be the biggest hits of the holidays. Contact Cyrus Taghavi at
[email protected] or 415.777.6121.
View flyer.
3rd Annual Small Things Exhibition at the Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery
Find a unique treasure from a local artist, all art priced under $500!
Now through December 22, Holiday Stroll, Dec 7, gallery will be open until 8:00pm
The Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery presents the 3rd Annual Small Things Exhibit. Over 35 artists have been chosen to display 3D and 2D artworks in a variety of media and styles, all priced under $500. Find the perfect gift or start your art collection with affordable works from local artists. Discerning shoppers will find an array of unique handcrafted items. Gallery hours are Wed - Saturday, Noon to 6:00pm or by appointment. Check the website for additional holiday hours and events.
www.jenniferperlmuttergallery.com
Hofssi Chocolates is your local Lamorinda Chocolatier for your Holiday Gifting and Holiday Parties!
Our Holiday Store will be open November 26 through December 23 in Lafayette inside Alicia Klein Showroom at 3541 Wilkinson Lane, behind Papillon Cafe. We offer gifts and gift baskets in every price range--Mouthwatering Caramels, Toffee, Bars, Mint Meltaways, Peanut Butter Cups and more! All include as many Organic Ingredients and Sustainable Packaging as practicable! Holiday is a great time to show your clients and referral sources your appreciation for a great year! See
HOFSSI.COM!
Lafayette Beauty Holiday Classes
At Lafayette Beauty we strive to help you with all your image and beauty needs so this holiday season we have two classes to help! Holiday Magic: Bring the magic of the holidays to your wardrobe on Monday, December 3 and Holiday Magic Make-up Party on Wednesday, November 28. Classes held at Lafayette Beauty, 3606 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Learn more and register here.
November Lamorinda Republican Women Federation Meeting
Thursday, November 29, 11:30am, Orinda Country Club
Please join us to hear Allison Johnson discussing water conservation and the importance of Central Valley Farmers. Ms. Johnson is the Co-President of the Saint Mary’s College Republican Club. Luncheon & Speaker $36.00, Speaker Only $15.00, Speaker Only Student Discount price $5.00, RESERVATIONS NEEDED: Please contact Elsie Euing at
[email protected] or 925-254-8614. For more information visit
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Landlords & Cannabis Workshop - Leasing to a Cannabis Tenant
Thursday, November 29, 6pm-8:30pm, 1850 Gateway Boulevard, Suite 130, Concord
Kennedy Wilson is pleased to host a workshop for landlords interested in leasing to the cannabis industry. Please join us on November 29th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. as we review the topics critical for successful leasing in this market segment. You will hear representatives from Wendel, Rosen, Black & Dean, Commercial Coverage, Grow Builders, Inc., Stewart Tittle, & the City of Antioch discuss the latest market trends for this emerging market.
Topics include:
• Legal - What terms do I need to modify or add to my lease form?
• Insurance - How do I insure my building with this use?
• Title/Escrow - Can I buy a building to lease to a cannabis tenant?
• Tenant Improvements - What type of TI work is required?
• Government - What is the process with the City for approvals?
RSVP is requiredto Eric Rehn, CCIM, Vice President, Kennedy Wilson Brokerage Group, (925) 784-3449,
[email protected].
Hospice East Bay Tree of Lights - Lafayette Tree Lighting
Thursday, November 29, 4:30 pm, 21 Lafayette Circle. By dedicating a memorial light for a minimum of $30 or becoming a tree donor, you can memorialize a loved one who has passed or honor someone who is living while directly supporting Hospice East Bay. To ensure that more of your gift goes toward our patients and programs, we will not be mailing acknowledgments via the post office. The notification you receive as an email will serve as your receipt and acknowledgement. Memorial Light Sponsors who support Hospice East Bay by dedicating up to three memorial lights for $100 will have their names listed in their chosen event program as a Memorial Light. Lights dedicated by gifts of at least $30 will provide the option to memorialize/honor loved ones in the book of names and have their name(s) read at the tree lighting ceremony of choice. Please purchase your Memorial Light at least 7 days in advance of the event you wish to attend to ensure your loved one's name is read.
Learn more here.
Apply to be on the Council on Homelessness!
The Council on Homelessness is an advisory board appointed by the Board of Supervisors. This Council provides a forum for the homeless Continuum of Care to communicate about the implementation of strategies to prevent and end homelessness. The purpose of the forum is to educate the community on homeless issues and advocate on federal, state, county and city policy issues that affect people who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness. Learn more at
cchealth.org/h3. Deadline to apply is November 30.
Annual Toy Drive
Dr. Samadian DDS office in Orinda is hosting a drop off location for toys that will be donated to East Bay Agency for Children. Donors who stop by with an unwrapped toy at Dr. Samadian’s office will receive a $100 new patient gift card to use toward major dental services. Drop off before December 12. For more information call (925) 254-2360.
www.samadiandds.com
Measure G & A Citizens' Oversight Committee: Call for Applicants
The AUHSD Governing Board is seeking at least two additional community members to join the Measures G & A Citizens' Oversight Committee. The Committee meets twice annually and provides oversight of the use of parcel tax revenue. Measures G and A are parcel taxes of $189 and $112 per parcel, respectively, and bring in almost 14% of total District revenue. Completed applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2018, through an online submission or hard copy delivery. For more information,
click here.
San Francisco Business Times’ East Bay Book of List Party
Thursday, December 13, 5:30pm–8:30pm, Front Lobby, Roundhouse Market & Conference Center, 2600 Camino Ramon, San Ramon
Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is proud to support the San Francisco Business Times’ East Bay Book of List Party. The Party – a celebration of East Bay excellence will be on December 13, 2018 at the Roundhouse Conference Center in San Ramon. Use promo code: lafayette for 10% off your ticket! For information or to register,
click here.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Snapology: Attackbots with LEGO WeDo 2.0 Ages 9-12
Monday, November 19, 2018 & Tuesday, November 20, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM Homework Center
This two day class (Monday and Tuesday) will feature robotics, engineering & programming concepts to students using iPads and programmable LEGO bricks. Registration is required. Limited Spaces available.
Learn more here.
Art of Pour – Painting for Teens
Tuesday, November 27, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM, Technology Lab
Spend a fun afternoon learning how to create some amazing works of art using acrylic paint, some basic tools, and just random luck! You supply the creativity, we supply everything else. For more information and to register for this free event
click here.
The Lafayette Library will be closed Thursday November 22, 2018.
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