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
Closed Monday-Friday, July 1-5, 2019
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Lafayette Young Professionals: Mixing, Mingling, & Money with Fred Steingraf
Tuesday, June 18, 5:30pm-7pm, Lafayette Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
This is going to be a triple “M” event! Mixing, Mingling, & Money presented by Fred Steingraf. If you’ve been to our events before then you know the quality of our presenters. Fred will be dropping the knowledge on where to put your money to make it work best for you. This will be a great opportunity to meet other like minded young professionals who are looking to network with the best and advance their professional career.
RSVP here.
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June Monthly Mixer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Wednesday, June 19, 5:30pm-7pm, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Let's enjoy a summer evening at the
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa! Join us for our June Mixer in the Wishing Well Courtyard. Access from 2nd floor. Don't forget your business cards!
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Lafayette's 2019 “Rock the Plaza” concert series is a tribute to the 50th Anniversary of Woodstock!
Woodstock Lafayette is a free concert series held on Friday evenings in June in beautiful Lafayette Plaza Park at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Way, 6pm-8:30pm.
This Friday - just move over and let Jimi take over with
Purple Haze! Join us 6pm-6:30pm for Make Music Day! To participate, email
Jay.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education - Early Bird Registration Now Open!
This is the lowest price you will pay to sign up for annual community run benefiting our local schools. Don’t miss the opportunity to sign up early. Who will win as top beneficiary school? Let the contest begin! Register for the race today and choose your school.
Early Bird pricing only runs through June 30, 2019!
The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-sponsors of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which will be held
Sunday, October 20.
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!
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Member!
We welcome the following new member to the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Jennifer LaForce, 510-435-3571
Lamorinda Living podcast is a new podcast being launched to foster professional and personal connections for residents in Lamorinda.
Categories: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs & Online Community Calendar & Resources
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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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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.
Leader or Follower? Leadership Contra Costa Accepting Applications for the 2019 - 2020 Season
Sponsored by the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Contra Costa (LCC), the Bay Area's premier countywide leadership program, accepts 25-30 individuals from throughout the county with diverse backgrounds to participate in the program. LCC is geared to people who want to make a difference in the communities in which they live and work. For more than 30 years Leadership Contra Costa has been helping identify and prepare community leaders. With an alumni roster of more than 700 graduates, including Mayor of Walnut Creek Cindy Silva, former Mayors Loella Haskew, Kevin Wedel, and Kathy Hicks, former Assemblywoman Lynne Leach, former Concord Mayor, Lou Rosas; Martinez Mayor Rob Schroder; and Ret. Superior Court Judge Harlan Grossan, this program has proven to be an asset to the community and society. If you are interested in finding out more about the program, please contact Marcie Hochhauser, SVP,Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau on (925) 934-2007. If you would like to submit an application for the 2019-2020 class, please
click here.
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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Travel Smart: Packing Made Easy!
Thursday, June 20, 6:30pm- 8pm, Lafayette Beauty, 3606 Mt. Diablo Blvd
Are you looking forward to getting away for a week but dreading the process of packing? You are not alone! Travel packing could easily be the #1 wardrobe headache shared by most. It’s time for a travel packing intervention. Poor packing decisions can be replaced with smart choices. Come and join Lafayette Beauty Owner and Certified Image Consultant Carrie LaShell who will share with you solutions that have helped many clients have the trip of their dreams. Cost: $29 (receive a $15 gift card to Lafayette Beauty after class).
Register here.
Eat to End Alzheimer's at Pizza Antica
Thursday, June 20, 11:30am-10pm, Pizza Antica-Lafayette, 3600 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Support Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month and the
Alzheimer's Association by dining at Pizza Antica or ordering takeout on June 20. Pizza Antica will donate 15% of proceeds to the Alzheimer's Association. Just mention you are supporting the Alzheimer's Association. You may contact the restaurant for take-out by calling (925) 299-0500 or any questions, contact Hannah at
hrspears@alz.org or (925) 284-7942
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Age-Friendly Community Focus Group
"Picture Lafayette's Age-Friendly Future"
Thursday, June 20
The City of Lafayette has joined the network of AARP/World Health Organization Age-Friendly Communities in order to better meet the needs of its older residents. The eight ‘Domains of Livability’ that form the backbone of this initiative will guide the creation of an Age-Friendly Action Plan. This Action Plan will function to influence the quality of life of all Lafayette citizens with particular emphasis on its older population. Come learn more about the Age-Friendly Initiative. You can read about the initiative and the Domains of Livability by
clicking here.
Have your voice heard and share your ideas by attending the next focus group on the "Picture Lafayette's Age-Friendly Future"
on Thursday, June 20, 1:00 – 2:30pm at the Lafayette Community Center, Sequoia Room. You are invited to participate in any and all of the upcoming focus group meetings.
View Schedule.
Orinda Association's "Best Hometown Parade" Application 2019
Complete
this form to reserve your place in the Orinda 4th of July parade. This form must be submitted by 5:00 pm June 23rd.
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.
Rattlesnake Advisory: Rattlesnake Safety in the Regional Parks
As the weather heats up, rattlesnakes become more active in many of our parks, their natural habitat. They like to explore when the weather gets warm which can lead to more encounters with humans and dogs. The East Bay Regional Park District is advising that the public take snake safety precautions when visiting Regional Parks. Snakes are an important resource in the natural environment. They are prime controlling agents of rodent, insect, and other reptile populations. They must be enjoyed from afar and left where they are found. It is illegal to collect, kill, or remove any plants or animals from the East Bay Regional Park District. Please help us to protect wildlife and their environment for present and future generations. Additional information is available at
www.ebparks.org/parks/safety/#Snakes or download a PDF version of our
Common Snakes.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Summer Reading
June 8- 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!
Storytime with June the Literary Fairy
Tuesday, June 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Homework Center
Join Fairy June for a special interactive storytime! Come work together with Fairy June to tell a tale. Be ready for puppets, songs, a little fairy magic, and LOTS of audience participation!
Register here.
Sweet Thursdays Presents: Julia Flynn Siler
Thursday, June 20, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Veteran journalist and New York Times best-selling author Julia Flynn Siler’s revelatory history, The White Devil’s Daughters, chronicles the trafficking of young Asian girls that flourished in San Francisco during the first hundred years of Chinese immigration (1848-1943), as well as the “safe house” that became a refuge for those seeking their freedom.
Register here.
Bubblesmith!
Wednesday, July 3, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Come see Sterling Johnson perform out-of-this-world bubble feats and create amazing, hand-blown bubbles! Please join us for this space-themed bubble show as part of the Contra Costa County Library’s 'Take Me To Your Reader' Summer Reading program.
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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