News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
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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, Feb. 17 for President's Day
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Lafayette Business Person of the Year &
State of the City Address
Congratulations to Jennifer Perlmutter, the 2020 Lafayette Business Person of the Year!
Join us in celebration
Friday, January 31, 6pm-9am, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
In 2014, Jennifer took a chance and called the number on the window of the little brick storefront on Mt. Diablo Blvd. across from Diablo Foods. She opened the Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery to bring the deep experience she has with art to another level. She continued to make art while curating and showing the work of others, helping more people develop strong connections with art. Her mission is sharing compelling fine art that touches and inspires.
The Lafayette Chamber will honor Jennifer Perlmutter during the State of the City Address at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. The evening also includes the introduction to the Lafayette Chamber’s 2020 Board of Directors, our incoming President John McCormick (Lamorinda Music) and the “State of the City” Address by Mayor Mike Andersen. Reservations are required, $75 per ticket. This event will sell out,
purchase your tickets today!
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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.
935 Moraga Road, Suite 210
Kristine McCann, 925-567-4328
Got friends or family with questions about what it's like to live in Lamorinda? Someone buying? Or are your kids going into kinder/middle/college, etc and you have questions about the different phases of the lives we live? Visit
MoveLamorinda.com!
Category: Community Resources
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Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year – Nominations Now Being Accepted!
Online nomination form is now available for Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year. While completing the form, please provide as much information as possible to allow the selection committee to make the most informed decision possible.
Criteria for Lafayette’s Citizen of the Year are as follows:
- Must NOT be a current elected or paid member of any City Council, school board or commission.
- Must be a current Lafayette resident.
- Must be someone who has given of their time, money or energy to help make Lafayette a healthy community, where people will want to live, work and shop.
- Must be someone who models excellence in everything they do.
- Must be someone who brings this community together and/or makes us proud to be a member of the community.
A celebration dinner will be held on Friday, March 13, 2020 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa to honor the winner. The deadline for submitting nominations is Wednesday, February 5.
Past Citizen of the Year Recipients:
W.B. Ellis, Ralfe Miller, Margaret Bainbridge, Mel Nielsen, John R. Jacques, M.H. Stanley, C.R. Turner, Theron Nelson, William Zion, Stanford White, Jack Hageman, Lou Repetto, Jop Van Overveen, Vern Odegard, Jack Marchant, Donn Black, Charles Franklin, Chris Adams, John Kennedy, Clifford Feiler, James Lloyd, Boardman Moore, Robert Augenthaler, Percy Whitten, Barbara Bupp, Irene Graff, Ed Stokes, Robert Fisher, Ernie Marriner, Ken Clifford, Don Young, Irene Thomas, Ned Robinson, Alice Johnson, Hirsh Morton, Sue Cross, Tom Cleveland, Herb Joyce, Skid Thomas, Su Stauffer, Tom Courtright, Lynn Hiden, Avon Wilson, Bill Wakeman, Richard Holmes, Guy Atwood, Connie & Mike Collier, Judy Garvens, Anne Grodin, Ellen Peterson, Norma Evans, Robert Wood, Mary McCosker, Budd MacKenzie, Kathy Bowles, Ivor Samson, Gwen Watson, Judy Carney, Jeanne Ateljevich, Team Library, Karen Mulvaney, Gayle Uilkema, Greg Moeller, Toni McShane, Marechal Duncan, Tom Steuber, Dick & Robin Holt and Donovan Jenkins.
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Remembering Jerry Compton
One of the very first people I, Jay Lifson, met when I opened my restaurant (the Rocking Horse, 1983) in Lafayette was Jerry Compton. Jerry moved to Lafayette in the 1950’s where he discovered his love for acting. He was quite involved with the Dramateurs and “Laf-Frantics” two acting groups that performed at the Town Hall Theatre from the 50’s – early 90’s. Jerry was also an avid dancer and really enjoy Zydeco music. Jerry was my sales rep for Continental Foods. Back before computers, salesman would have to lug around these giant books of products that weighed about 20 lbs. Jerry eventually had his own credit card transaction business in Lafayette, “Merchant Services of Lafayette.” Jerry was an Ambassador of the chamber helping with mixers and other membership activities. Truly one of the nicest people you would ever meet.
Jerry passed away December 27th. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Edy and family. His Memorial Service will be held on
January 24, 1:30pm at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, 1965 Reliez Valley Rd. We at the chamber are proud to have shared many good times with Jerry. Our good thoughts go out to his family.
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Yes on Measure L Campaign
As the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce unanimously endorsed Measure L, we encourage all Lafayette businesses to support the Yes on L campaign. There are three simple ways you can do this:
Thank you for helping to protect the outstanding quality of education that helps make Lafayette the special place that we all love.
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Lafayette Chamber's Young Professionals Meetup: Mix and Mingle at Batch & Brine
Tuesday, February 4, 5:30-7:30pm, 3602 Mt Diablo Blvd
Because our last event here was so successful, we decided to do it again. Your work day is over and you have the evening free, so now it’s time to come meet other like minded professionals and develop relationships for life which could help advance your carrier. Join us at a wonderful new(er) restaurant which has an amazing atmosphere along with excellent knowledgeable staff. Bring a friend or a coworker, or maybe even both. We look forward to meeting you there!
RSVP here>>
To see what the Lafayette Chamber is all about or to enjoy the benefits of membership check us out
here.
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Social Media Workshop Series: Business Essentials
by Coach Holly Jackson
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The Power of Video: How to Use Facebook Live & Testimonials to Build Trust
Wednesday, February 12, 6pm-7:30pm,
Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Homework Room, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.
Build Your Brand Through Story
Wednesday, March 11, 6pm-7:30pm,
Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Homework Room, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.
3 Business Time Savers: Cloze, Acuity, & Active Campaign
Wednesday, April 8, 6pm-7:30pm,
Lafayette Library & Learning Center, Homework Room, 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd.
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Ribbon Cutting at Pillar Cowork
Thursday, February 13, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 3515 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join the Lafayette Chamber in welcoming Pillar Cowork Lafayette! We will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting at their new office location across from Whole Foods!
RSVP here >>
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Mixer at Formula3 Fitness
Wednesday, February 19, 5:30pm-7pm, 983 Moraga Road
Join us for our first mixer of 2020! Our February Mixer will be held at
Formula3 Fitness.
Please register so we can have your name badge ready on arrival! Remember to bring your business cards!
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Planning for a slight change…
2020 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – This year on the 4th Weekend in September.
It has been said,” You can’t please everyone all the time.” And this may be one of those times. Every few years, we run into conflict where the Jewish High Holidays fall on the 3rd weekend of September, which is our “sweet spot" on the calendar. This year (2020) the third weekend is also Rosh Hashana, September 19-20, 2020. Rosh Hashana is the first days of the Jewish New Year. All Jewish holidays begin at sundown the day before. Yom Kippur, which is the Jewish “Day of Atonement” begins at Sundown on Sunday, September 27th.
We make these changes out of respect to our community.
2020 4th weekend September 26-27
2021 3rd weekend September 18-19
2022 3rd weekend September 16-17
2023 4th weekend September 23-24
Please mark your calendars accordingly. We would hate to have you miss our fun “end of summer” party.
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RecycleSmart Edible Food Recovery Business Survey
RecycleSmart has contracted with SCS Engineers, Inc. to conduct a survey with the goal of implementing a voluntary ‘Edible Food Recovery Pilot Program’ for local businesses. This voluntary program is to help prepare businesses for upcoming regulatory changes brought in by Senate Bill 1383, which will impose food waste reduction requirements on businesses. Representatives from SCS Engineers will be reaching out to and visiting businesses throughout the month of February to gauge the community’s interest in supporting edible food recovery. This program will help feed those in need, while reducing the environmental impacts of edible food waste and our community’s reliance on landfills. SCS Engineers and RecycleSmart are looking for leaders in the business community to help get this program off the ground, and are seeking input from any businesses that would like to join in this effort. This pilot program will help move us toward a culture of efficiency, equity and responsibility, with local businesses leading the way to ensure that Central Contra Costa is an example to the Bay Area and California! Please contact Ashley Louisiana, RecycleSmart, with any questions at
ashley@recyclesmart.org or call (925) 906-1801 x109.
Project Innovation Grant Challenge
Applications are open through February 14, 2020 at 8:59pm PST
NBC Bay Area and Telemundo 48 are excited to announce the return of Project Innovation. In partnership with the NBCUniversal Foundation, Project Innovation will award up to $225,000 in grants to a maximum of eight Bay Area winners. Programs or projects being submitted must have been in existence and in operation for at least one year, have an annual operating budget of more than $100,000, and are using innovation to inspire community solutions in any of the following grant categories:
• Next Generation Storytellers: Programs that empower the next generation of storytellers and utilize media to drive social impact.
• Culture of Inclusion: Programs that seek to build pathways for diverse and equitable communities.
• Youth Education: Programs that equip youth with the tools they need to succeed, including STEM / STEAM education.
• Community Engagement: Programs that enable individuals to engage and volunteer in their communities.
Through this grant process, we hope to spark conversation and support non-profits addressing local community issues through innovative solutions. To apply and for more information about the grant program including eligibility requirements, visit the application page at
www.nbcuprojectinnovation.com.
Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at John F. Kennedy University’s Fundraising Academy 2020
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2020 cohort of the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy at John F. Kennedy University’s Fundraising Academy, which kicks off in February. We hope you will join us for an upcoming open house, January 30, to learn more about the Academy including information about our curriculum, trainers, and outcomes. The open house will include lunch and a presentation followed by a Q+A. You will also have the opportunity to meet and mingle with other applicants and potential future cohort members hailing from nonprofit organizations throughout the Bay Area.
Now entering its third year, the Fundraising Academy is one of our most popular programs. Over the course of four two-day modules throughout the year, the Academy provides training in all major topics in fundraising including a thorough introduction to the Cause Selling methodology. Participating nonprofit leaders will sharpen their fundraising skills and learn how to help their organizations operate more effectively. Join us for an open house to learn more and decide if this is the year to take fundraising at your organization to the next level.
Register here.
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Nominate for Bay Area's Most Influential Women 2020
Do you know a woman who is a leader of a public company, private company, or non-profit institution deserving of recognition? The San Francisco Business Times is looking for nominations of outstanding women leaders for our annual Bay Area's Most Influential Women awards.
These inspiring women leaders will be recognized in a special edition of the newspaper published in May and honored at a gala awards dinner on Thursday, May 28th in San Francisco. Nominees will be evaluated on their influence in their industries as well as in their communities. Board affiliations and other leadership roles will be considered.
To qualify for this honor, women must be based in our coverage area, which includes the counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, and Contra Costa. Nominations for this award are due Feb. 21 at midnight.
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$850 Full time, unfurnished treatment room in Lafayette health clinic
Very private, quiet, unfurnished treatment room available for full time usage in Lafayette Health / Medical Clinic. We are three acupuncturists and one rolfer using the other rooms in the office - although you'd only ever be here with 2 practitioners at a time. The office is in a small house in downtown Lafayette, giving the office a very cozy welcoming feel. Everyone's clients love coming here and it's easily accessible from the freeway for folks coming from Walnut Creek, Concord, Danville, Pleasant Hill etc. Perfect for any one-on-one health, therapy or medical type practices - acupuncture, body-work, massage, naturopathic doctors, nutritionist, therapist, etc. Looking for one practitioner to take the space - no subletting please. Rent is $850 and includes all utilities, including wifi if needed.
Learn more here.
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Member Events & Announcements
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2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Winner!
Deer Hill Vineyards in Lafayette won a double-gold for their 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon and bronze for their 2016 Sangiovese at the 2020 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition. The San Francisco Wine Competition is the largest competition of North American wines. The grapes for both of the winning wines are from Lafayette/Lamorinda AVA (American Viticultural Area). The winemaker and owner, Bill Scanlin, has been making wine for over 20 years and became commercial in 2010.
Congratulations!
Assistance League Thrift Shop Launches Quality Cookware Event
Leave it to the dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League® Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, located at 3521 Golden Gate Way in Lafayette, to launch 2020 with a new event! The Quality Cookware & Cookbooks event will premiere on Tuesday, January 21, at 9:30 a.m. and will include over 100 items.
Shelves, tables and display cases will virtually bulge with Calphalon, All Clad, and Swiss Diamond Cookware, as well as Nordic Ware Baking pans and molds, a Kitchen Aid mixer, and vintage baking pans. Added to this culinary extravaganza will be beautifully illustrated high-end cookbooks, all orchestrated to ensure gastronomical delight!
As always, when you donate and purchase items at Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, our primary fundraiser, you will improve the lives of those in our community who are in need. Thank you, and “Bon Appetit!” To learn more, please visit this website:
assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.
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Rose & Heather Tours: Deep in the English Countryside
Tuesday, January 21, 6–7:30pm , Deer Hill Vineyards, Lafayette
Join us at Deer Hill Vineyards in Lafayette to delight in lovely images of the English Countryside: from exquisite gardens to splendid castles and much more. Learn about opportunities to visit in real life, taste delicious wines, and socialize with fellow lovers of fine living. Complimentary. RSVP
www.rose-and-heather-tours.com/events
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Lafayette Social - Evening Cocktail/Mocktail Social
Friday, January 24, 7pm-9pm, Urban Remedy, 63 Lafayette Circle
Raise a glass with your neighbors at Lafayette Social's COCKTAIL SOCIAL on January 24! Lafayette Social is partnering with Local Food Adventures and the lovely folks over at Urban Remedy for a night of cocktails, mocktails and good company.
RSVP >>
Gold Coast presents CZECH MARKS
Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 7:30 PM in Lafayette
Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 4:00 PM in Piedmont
Pre-Concert Talk 30 Minutes Before Each Concert
The award-winning Gold Coast Chamber Players continue their 20th Anniversary Season with CZECH MARKS, a stunning concert steeped in Czech and Moravian influences. Violinist Axel Strauss, winner of the coveted Naumburg Award, leads an all-star ensemble in chamber music of Dvořák, Novák and Janáček. Don’t miss an onstage reception with musicians following the concert!
Get tickets here.
Super Valentine’s Boutique
Super Valentine’s Boutique is at Hilton Concord Hotel for the 4th year on Sunday, Jan. 26, from 11 a.m. – 3p.m. Free admission and free parking. The Boutique is an opportunity for people to get all their Valentine’s Day gift shopping done in a warm, indoor setting from over 60 exhibitors. Free gift bag to first 200 ladies.
www.SuperValentinesBoutique.com
Community Coffee in Moraga with Rebecca Bauer-Kahan
Monday, January 27, 9am-10am, STARBUCKS in the Rheem Center
Assemblymember Rebecca Bauer-Kahan invites you to join your friends and neighbors for a casual conversation over coffee. Come share your thoughts on community and legislative matters important to you. Staff will also be on hand to provide resources related to State agencies and assistance with casework. To RSVP or for more information, please call Rebecca Bauer-Kahan's office at 925-328-1515.
CBD Talk with Green Alley
Tuesday, January 28, 10am, please arrive at 9:50am, Danville Senior Center, 115 E. Prospect Ave, Danville. CBD is a potent anti inflammatory, anti-anxiety agent and neuroprotectant. Because there are hundreds of bioactive components in CBD Hemp, there are many different pathways that CBD, or Cannabidiol can help mitigate anxiety, inflammation, pain, insomnia, allergies, gastrointestinal issues and much more… Talk is open to the public.
http://www.GreenAlleyCBD.com
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Fundraising Event: New Day for Children
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All-new Lamorinda Home Show coming Feb. 1
The free all-new Lamorinda Home Show will present dozens of exhibitors on hand to explain their home improvement products and services indoors at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building on Saturday, Feb. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Bay Area Festivals has brought together industry leaders in doors and windows, solar, baths, kitchens, paving, countertops, turf, painting, awnings, roofs and gutters, produce delivery, construction, design, home financing and more for attendees to meet and find out the latest in home improvement products, green energy and everything else they need to improve their home---inside and out.
There is free admission and free parking to the indoor Lamorinda Home Show. The Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building is off Highway 24 at 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. There is a free raffle for a $500 home improvement credit for the winner with any of the show exhibitors. To pre-register for the raffle and get more Lamorinda Home Show information visit
www.LamorindaHomeShow.com.
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Contra Costa Camp & School Fair
Contra Costa Camp & School Fair is in Lafayette at Acalanes High School for the 8th year on Sunday, Feb. 23, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Free admission and free parking. The Tri-Valley Camp & School Fair is on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon. 75+ exhibitors from camps, schools, educational programs, sports and related businesses.
www.ContraCostaCampFair.com
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Community Events & Announcements
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Census Jobs
The Census is seeking applicants for 5 positions -- 2 clerical, 3 in the field; two of these are supervisory, for those with such experience. The most important position, and the one with the highest availability, is the Enumerator, the person that will go to residences which have not completed the Census online on April 1, 2020. This job plays $25/hour, will start in late April (training will begin earlier), and varies between 20 and 40 hours a week, depending on the employee's availability. Applications are done online at
www.2020census.gov/jobs
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Requirements: 18 years of age, US citizen or green card holder, possessing email address.
LHC’s Community Meeting “Issues Night”
Thursday, February 6, 7pm, Lafayette Community Center’s Sequoia Room, 500 St. Marys Road
Scheduled speakers include Mayor Mike Anderson with “State of the City” remarks followed by Lafayette School District Superintendent Richard Whitmore on our Schools and former Mayor Don Tatzin regarding transportation issues. Next and most important will be questions from our audience regarding improved transportation, traffic issues, our downtown and our schools along with local taxes, public safety, the State’s moving into our City planning via SB50 and any other issues of concern to our residents. This Community Meeting is a chance for our residents to first hear directly from community leaders followed by a Q&A regarding issues they find important. Folks can also look on the LHC website for further information at
LafayetteHomeownersCouncil.org
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Interested in Participating in Government? Supervisor Candace Andersen is Seeking Volunteers for County Advisory Boards
Supervisor Candace Andersen is looking for interested, motivated residents to serve on a few Contra Costa County citizen advisory boards. These volunteer boards usually meet monthly and advise the Board of Supervisors on a variety of issues. They play a vital role in county government, and the input provided is invaluable. To apply online go to
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us.
Established to decide disputes between property owners and the Assessor's Office. Disputes are heard by the Assessment Appeals Board, which is composed of members appointed by the Board of Supervisors.
The commission works to support early childhood development through a strategic plan developed pursuant to the California Children and Families First Act of 1998.
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Photo from our Tuesday Talk, January 14 at the Chamber office -
Failure to Prosperity with
Coach Holly Jackson.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
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LLLC Volunteer Information Session
Saturday, January 25, 10am-11am, Homework Center
Enthusiasm, time, talent, teamwork… That’s all you need to volunteer at the LLLC! Whether you are looking for a short-term project or a regular two-hour shift, the Library offers a variety of ways to get involved. Attend the information session to learn more about volunteer opportunities with the Library, the Friends of the Lafayette Library, and the Library Foundation.
To register for the session here.
Lafayette Historical Society's Speaker Series: How Eminent Domain saved Lafayette
Sunday, January 26, 2:00 - 3:00PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Join speaker, Stuart Swiedler as he talks about Eminent Domain in Lafayette.
Donation Requested: $10 LHS Members; $15 non-members; Kids under 14 free
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