Local Events Not to Miss
March 2020
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Lafayette Chamber Announcements
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Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll! Friends, Food & Entertainment
Tuesday, May 19, 2020, 5:30-8pm, Downtown Lafayette
The “stroll” begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace to stop at any or all of the 25+ participating restaurants for sampling.
Will call, bar and appetizers will be at
JPG@TheBank, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd., 5:30pm-7:30pm. Dessert and coffee will be served at JPG@TheBank, 7pm-8pm. Evening includes music throughout the stroll.
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Our March Newsletter is Sponsored by Millie's Kitchen
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March Non-Profit & Art Events
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Valley Art Gallery announces "Joel Summerville's Wild Jazz 5"
"Joel Sommerville's wild jazz five" runs through March 13. Open Tuesday – Saturday from 11 AM - 5 PM. Free, open to the public, no reservations needed.
Featured artist will be Joel Summerhill, noted East Bay watercolorist, is highlighted by his recent whimsical series of jazz musician animals, entitled "Joel Summerhill's Wild Jazz 5.”
In addition to Joel’s paintings, the gallery has over 300 works on display from our stable of member artists. In a wide range of styles, motifs, media and prices, the exhibition, continues our mission of presenting the best of the best art from more than 100 East Bay artists. Also on hand is a wide-ranging juried selection of locally created fine crafts and jewelry. All two-dimensional work is available for sale or for rent through our "No Regrets" rental program.
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Town Hall Theatre: Chekhov's Masterwork,
The Cherry Orchard
Town Hall Theatre is excited to announce the next show in its 75th “TRANSFORMATIONS” Season, Anton Chekhov’s final elegiac comedy masterpiece, THE CHERRY ORCHARD, in a new translation by Richard Nelson, Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky. THE CHERRY ORCHARD will have 12 performances,
through March 21, 2020, at Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street, in Lafayette, CA. Tickets are $18 - $30, and are available through the Box Office at (925) 283-1557 or online at
www.TownHallTheatre.com.
THT will host three Special Events for THE CHERRY ORCHARD: LIT UP at Town Hall, a literary salon on the theme “Regeneration” on Wednesday, March 11, 2020; and Theatre Club, our post-show talk-backs with complimentary wine, on Friday, March 6, 2020, and Friday, March 20, 2020. We welcome audiences to enjoy THT’s full bar and entertainment in our lobby one hour before performances.
Town Hall is thrilled to welcome the Center for Elders’ Independence as a new community partner with this production. CEI helps at-risk seniors live at home, instead of in nursing homes, and works to improve the total environment of older adults in the East Bay.
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Moraga Art Gallery Announces a special exhibit:
Witness
Through April 4, 432 Center Street, Rheem Shopping Center
In addition to the Moraga Art Gallery’s current show Kaleidoscope, the gallery is presenting Witness, a special exhibit from through April 4, created by member artist Judy Bolef Miller.
Witness is 22 feet of collage and assemblage exploring the past eight decades, giving the viewer a feel for the politics, entertainment, sports and continuing conflicts that have been part of our lives. Judy begins the journey in 1948, the year of her birth and presents pictures and memorabilia to depict the journey that has taken us to 2020.
We are each a witness to the world we experience. We hope each panel will relate to the viewer in a personal way as each individual explores the moments and stories they have experienced or learned about.
The gallery is located at 432 Center Street, in the Rheem Shopping Center, Moraga. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Phone number: 925-376-5407.
Artwork: Judy Bolef Miller, Witness 1950’s and 1960’s, collage, assemblage.
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"How to Raise Your Own Chickens"
Sundays, March 1 and 15
Join Lafayette resident Papa John Kiefer at one of his popular workshops -- "How to Raise Your Own Chickens." It covers raising young chicks, laying hen maintenance, and sustainable coop construction. The free workshop will be from 1-3:30pm. To sign up or learn more send an email to
jhkiefer@comcast.net.
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Orinda Theatre
Beer, wine and (new flavors) garlic/olive oil popcorn - yum!- are now being served at the Orinda Theatre. Currently playing: Jojo Rabbit, Call of the Wild, Parasite, Downhill, and coming soon: American Factory, Honeyland, Emma, Onward, The Way Back, Giant, Corpus Christi (see below), Mulan.
Sunday Night March 1 - Open Mic Night in the Theatre
Sing alongside renowned pianist Patti Leidecker on the grand stage of auditorium two. Bring your music. $15 cover. Beer, wine and food available in the Theatre or from Cine Cuvee next door.
Tuesday, March 3 - Super Tuesday, all movies are $8.
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Pianist Sullivan Fortner and Vibraphonist Kyle Athayde
Tuesday, March 3, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. in the Stanley Middle School Music Room (Rooms 218 & 219- the most westerly corridor in from School Street and the parking).
Community members are invited to attend. This concert is sponsored by an anonymous donor to the Generations in Jazz Foundation. Sullivan Fortner and Kyle Athayde will also perform on Tuesday evening, March 3, 7 p.m. at
Lamorinda Music in Lafayette and Saturday, March 7, 8 p.m. at Piedmont Piano in Oakland. They will be celebrating their first CD release, “Tea for Two."
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Investment Success Using Your Local Library Resources
Thursday, March 5, 6:30PM – 7:30PM, Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Are you interested in investing your money for a better future? Learning how to use financial resources is the first step. This program introduces some what is available through your local library, such as the Wall Street Journal, Barron's, Value Line, and Morningstar. Presented by BetterInvesting, a finance educational non-profit organization.
Learn more and register here.
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AN EVENING WITH FILM CRITIC, MICHAEL FOX: “How a Critic Watches —and Critiques — a Film”
Thursday, March 5, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Oak View Room, Walnut Creek Library
Everybody's a critic. Everyone has his or her opinion of a work of art (or entertainment). What makes a professional critic's opinion more informed, and presumably gives it more weight? What do critics see and hear that most viewers overlook, especially when they have to read subtitles? Michael Fox will riff on the challenges and ways of going deeper into movies, with a group exercise and a side trip into the least analyzed and appreciated genre: documentaries.
Presented in collaboration with the Walnut Creek Library Foundation,
Mountain Shadow Film Society and OLLI at Berkeley (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute UC Berkeley)
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Help a Foster Child Get Back to Being a Kid. Become a CASA Volunteer.
Foster children can spend years moving from one foster home to another. They face lasting trauma, homelessness, unemployment and even prison as adults. But you can create a positive change by becoming a CASA volunteer. Court Appointed Special Advocates work one-on-one with foster children to ensure that they receive consistent support, health, education and therapeutic services, and positive social and recreational opportunities.
Here are the dates for our Informational Sessions in February:
Sign up
to attend IN-PERSON Informational Session
Friday, March 6, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., CASA Office
Friday, March 13, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., Brentwood Community Center
Friday, March 20, 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m., Pinole Library
Friday, March 27, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., Brentwood Community Center
Register for a WEBINAR
Monday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
REGISTER
Monday, March 16, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
REGISTER
Register below for a WEBINAR
You must be 21 years or older to volunteer.
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Gold Coast Chamber Players - SONGS AND ECHOES OF HOME
Saturday, March 7, 7:30pm, Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library
The Gold Coast Chamber Players present Grammy-nominated Aizuri Quartet, in Songs and Echoes of Home, on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 7:30PM in the Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library, 3492 Mt. Diablo Blvd. A special student showcase from the SF Conservatory of Music begins at 7PM.
Branded by the New York Times as “genuinely exciting” and “imaginative,” the Aizuri Quartet perform music that embodies a sense of homeland and national identity, but at a distance, one step removed by the forces of psychology, geography and time. Folksong is displayed as a powerful force for leading composers Dvorak and Sibelius, as well American, Estonian, and Armenian composers.
Don’t miss the BIG REVEAL! Artistic Director Pamela Freund-Striplen will announce Gold Coast’s 2020-21 Season during Songs and Echoes of Home on Saturday, March 7. Be among the first to hear about the unique and intriguing programming she has planned for you! Plus, learn more about how to
purchase your tickets to make sure you get the best seat in the house.
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Make a Difference (and Dance) with Cal Shakes at Yoshi's!
Saturday, March 7, 6pm-11:30pm, Yoshi's Jack London Square, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland
Cal Shakes is holding their annual FUNdraising Gala on Saturday, March 7, at Yoshi's in Oakland. It will be the party of the season, with chances to win trips to Mexico, Bali, and an exclusive dinner party on stage at the Bruns! Learn more and purchase tickets at
calshakes.org/gala.
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Rock the CASA featuring Rick Springfield!
Saturday, March 7, 8pm, Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek
Dan Ashley is proud to present Rock the CASA featuring Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and musician Rick Springfield. Join us for an amazing benefit concert experience!
Rick Springfield is the creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ’80s. He has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits, including Jessie’s Girl, Don’t Talk to Strangers, An Affair of the Heart, I've Done Everything for You, Love Somebody, and Human Touch.
Benefiting:
Friends of Camp Concord
Big Brothers Big Sisters
Boys & Girls Clubs of Contra Costa
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East Bay Children's Theater: CINDERELLA – Gone to the Dogs! A Magical Musical Tail
Don’t miss the fun as the world's most popular fairy tale gets retooled and re-fur-bished in this all-singing, all-dancing, all-barking musical extravaganza…featuring an all dog cast! Follow Cinderella, as she goes from life in the doghouse, to "Best-in-Show" at the Bow Wow Ball. And, with a little magical help from her Fairy God-Mouser (a cat), she even manages to land herself a Prince with a Proper Pedigree by the final reprise!
This fresh and funny take on the classic Cinderella legend is brimming over with zany humor, clever songs, and upbeat positive messages. Bay Area composer and playwright Ron Lytle has waved his own magic wand over the famous story and added a Broadway infused score, a kennel full of laughs and a cast of characters sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Ticketed Public Performances of CINDERELLA – Gone to the Dogs! will be presented March 8 at the Elks Lodge in Alameda (2pm), March 22 at the Douglas Morrisson Theatre in Hayward (2pm), March 29 at the Del Valle Theatre (Walnut Creek) and April 5 at the Firehouse Performing Arts Center in Pleasanton (1pm & 3pm).
Come in costume; have your picture taken ON STAGE with the cast after the show! Approximately 1 Hour. Tickets: $12-$22. High Demand expected: Reserve early. For tickets and more info, please visit
www.ebctOnline.org.
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Lamorinda CERT: March Monthly Meeting, Organizing Your Neighborhood
Monday, March 9, 7pm, Room 6 of the Orinda Community Center
Diana Wilde is a CERT Instructor and the driving force behind Ready Lamorinda. For the past several years, she has been getting Lamorinda neighborhoods organized to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Join us Monday night, March 9th at 7 p.m. in Room 6 of the Orinda Community Center.
https://www.lamorindacert.org
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Sustainable Lafayette Film Night "Motherload"
Tuesday, March 10, 7pm, Town Hall Theatre, School Street, Lafayette
"Motherload" is an award-winning crowd-sourced documentary about a new mother's quest to understand the increasing isolation and disconnection of the digital age, its planetary impact, and how cargo bikes could be an antidote.
Filmmaker Liz Canning cycled everywhere until she had twins in 2008. Hauling babies via car was not only unsustainable but took the freedom and adventure out of life, and Liz felt trapped. She Googled "family bike" and uncovered a global movement of people replacing cars with cargo bikes: long-frame bicycles designed for carrying passengers and heavy loads. Liz set out to learn more, and "Motherload" was born.
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Youth Art Show!
Call for art closes March 10, Art Reception March 21, 3pm-5pm, JPG@TheBank, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Talented teens will be displaying their work in a 2 day show at JPG@The Bank, March 21, 22. Art reception March 21, 3pm-5pm.
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Orinda Satellite Rotary Trivia Bee
Friday, March 13, 5pm-9pm, at the Orinda Masonic Lodge, 9 Altarinda Road, Orinda.
Don't miss Orinda Rotary's 7th Annual Trivia Bee on Friday, March 13 at the Masonic Lodge! Sixteen teams of six will compete for a $500 grand prize on behalf of their favorite charity, while enjoying a terrifc family-style dinner, "instant wine cellar raffle", and lots of fun and camaraderie! Cocktails start at 5:00 PM. Tickets are $360 per team.
Register here.
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Poker Night [+ Blackjack] for the Lafayette Community Center Playground
Saturday, March 14, 7pm, 500 St. Mary's Road
Sign up now and come on down to the Community Center on March 14
th at 7pm--- it’s Poker Night [+ Blackjack] with dinner, drinks and snacks all included in the $70 entry fee. There’s also a practice session starting at 6pm!
The event is a fund raiser for the Community Center and all funds will be used to build a new playground at the Community Center. Snacks generously provided by
Diablo Foods and
The Nut Factory! Register at
LafayetteRec.org or call 925 284-2232.
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AAUW-OML Meeting on U.S. Immigration: Panel Discussion
Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (9:30-10:00 a.m. social time) at the Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda
AAUW-OML (American Association of University Women-Orinda Moraga Lafayette Branch) will host a panel discussion on U.S. immigration policy and issues on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 9:30-11:30 a.m. (9:30-10:00 a.m. social time) at the Orinda Community Church, 10 Irwin Way, Orinda. Three experts will share information on current U.S. immigration topics such as the types of visas available, and immigrants’ destinations and effect on the U.S. economy. Admission is free and open to the public. For more information, visit our website at
https://oml-CA.aauw.net.
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Diablo Ballet celebrates its 26th Season with Coppélia
March 20 – 21 at the Lesher Center for the Arts accompanied by the Diablo Symphony Orhestra under Music Director and Conductor, Matilda Hofman. Perfect for all ages, Coppélia features a brash young protagonist, a doll that comes to life, and a dash of magic.
Considered one of the best-loved classical and comedic ballets, Diablo Ballet will perform the full length ballet based on Marius Petipa’s choreography from 1884. The ballet will be staged by Artistic Director, Lauren Jonas and choreographer, Sean Kelly. The company dancers from Diablo Ballet will be joined onstage by Diablo Ballet School’s Training Division (Ballet Levels 2–5) students, including Diablo Ballet’s two professional trainees.
Following the Friday, 6 pm and Saturday, 2 pm performances, ticket holders are invited to stay to meet and mingle with the dancers. Be sure to bring your camera! Tickets are $15-52. For tickets, call 925-943-SHOW (7469) or visit
lesherartscenter.org or
diabloballet.org.
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AAUW-OML STEM Conference at Saint Mary's College
Saturday, March 21, Saint Mary’s College
The American Association of University Women (AAUW) has been hosting an annual Expanding Your Horizons STEM Conference at Saint Mary’s College for the past several years. It is supported by AAUW, some businesses, the Lamorinda Sunrise and Rossmoor Rotary Clubs and Saint Mary’s College. We host close to 250 young middle school girls from all over northern CA for a day to encourage their interest in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). The Workshop Leaders are successful female professionals from around the bay area. Some of the Workshop Leaders are our own accomplished Rotarians who have careers in STEM related areas.
Interestingly, even though the registration fee is $25, we find some young girls are not able to cover this cost, so we have set aside scholarships for them.
Would you like to make a donation to the AAUW-OML STEM Conference at Saint Mary's College presented by the American Association of University Women (AAUW) Orinda-Moraga-Lafayette (OML)? We are currently accepting donations to support this important event. Donations will be used to provide scholarships for the girls, and to cover the cost of snacks and lunch. STEM conferences expose girls to exciting ways to learn about science, technology, engineering and mathematics and help them understand the possibilities for future careers.
To donate to the AAUW-OML STEM Conference at Saint Mary's,
click here.
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LPIE’s Power Party "Rock the Yacht" Cruisin' For a Cause
Saturday, March 21, UC Berkeley-Pauley Ballroom
Don't miss the annual LPIE Power Party: "Rock the Yacht" Cruisin' For a Cause on Saturday, March 21 at the UC Berkeley-Pauley Ballroom. A limited number of tickets are still available. Have something to donate? Please consider donating items, special experiences, and/or gift certificates to our live and online auction. No gift or service is too small. All gifts are appreciated and will be utilized for our auction.
Click here to buy tickets and/or make your donation!
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Pacific Chamber Orchestra (PCO) ventures into the Tango as espoused by the great Argentinian Composer Astor Pizzolla
Pacific Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Lawrence Kohl, presents a concert production of The Passionate - Piazzolla Four Seasons of Buenos Aries, Vivaldi Concerto for Four Violins, Shostakovich Two Pieces for String Octet and Telemann Concerto for Oboe d’amore. Igor Veligan, Hrabba Atladottir, Iris Stone, Lylia Guion Violinists and Robin May Oboe d’amore.
Performances are
Saturday March 21, 7:30 pm Performance Arts Center, Campolindo High School, 300 Moraga Road, Moraga and Sunday March 22nd, 3:00 pm Bankhead Theatre, 2400 First Street in Livermore. Tickets may be purchased for “The Glorious – Piazzolla’s Four Seasons” online at
www.pacificchamberorchestra.org and additionally for the Livermore performance by calling or visiting the Bankhead box office 925-373-6800 at 2400 First Street, Livermore.
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Second Annual Playwrights’ CageMatch
Monday, March 23, 2020, 7:30pm, Town Hall Theatre
Town Hall Theatre is thrilled to announce our Second Annual Playwrights’ CageMatch: AMONG THE TREES, on Monday, March 23, 2020, at 7:30pm. Five Playwrights enter but only one will emerge victorious. Join us as playwrights far and wide square off! Admission for the Playwrights’ CageMatch is $5 (free to our subscribers), and tokens to vote will be sold for $5.
www.TownHallTheatre.com
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Small Footprint at JPG@TheBank
Artist reception Thursday, March 26, 6pm-8pm, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
JPG@The Bank will host an art exhibit featuring re-purposed and up-cycled material that has been given new life. Maybe it’s motor parts made into a figure or an abstract sculpture. It could be textiles used to create a cozy installation. Whatever it is, it makes us wonder and draws us closer.
Learn more here.
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International Film Showcase: Corpus Christi
Jarvis Conservatory, Napa 3/14/20; El Campanil , Antioch 3/15/20; Orinda Theater, Orinda 3/27/20
Our March selection is an Oscar finalist from Poland: Corus Christi. The film has already won 34 international awards and additional 27 nominations.
Synopsis: Daniel experiences a spiritual transformation in a detention center. Although his criminal record prevents him from applying to the seminary, he has no intention of giving up his dream and decides to minister a small-town parish.
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Valley Art Gallery "Cheers to Color"
Opens March 28 with an opening reception, 3pm-5pm, Valley Art Gallery: 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek
Starting March 28, our new show featuring gallery artists and entitled "Cheers to Color," will open with a reception from 3 to 5 PM. For this, our 71st Spring Show, we’ve gathered a cheery mix of hues from all points on the color wheel, warm and cool, toned and tinted and in many mediums, oils to watercolors, pastels to prints. Some 300 fresh pieces are included, representing the best from the best of East Bay artists — with all work available for sale or rent.
Drop by or visit online. You’re sure to find a colorful representation that will enhance your mood. Opening Reception Saturday, March 28: 3pm - 5pm. Also on hand is a wide-ranging juried selection of locally created fine crafts, note cards and jewelry. Valley Art Gallery: 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek,
www.valleyartgallery.org; (925) 935-4311.
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Help With 2020 Census for People Experiencing Homelessness
Contra Costa needs volunteers to help staff Questionnaire Assistance Kiosks (QAK) in homeless service sites in Contra Costa in April to help ensure that people in our community experiencing homelessness are counted in the 2020 Census! QAKs are physical locations where the people can access a computer to complete their Census questionnaire online or complete it by phone.
QAK volunteers will be stationed at homeless service sites/events with a laptop computer to encourage people to fill out the form, give out incentives when someone completes their form and direct people to more information about the Census. Volunteers will receive training on how to complete these activities.
QAK shifts (typically 2-4 hours) will be available in multiple parts of the county and during daytime, evening and weekend hours in the month of April.
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BBB Now Accepting Entries for Third Annual Torch Awards for Ethics
BBB invites for-profit businesses to apply for the regional 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics competition. The Torch Awards for Ethics competition was created to honor companies that are committed to trust and marketplace ethics. The award embodies Better Business Bureau’s mission to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. To apply for the regional 2020 Torch Awards for Ethics, learn more about the competition, or nominate a business, visit
go.bbb.org/sf-torchawards. Applications are open now until Monday, April 6th at 5 pm PST.
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Parenting Workshop for Parents and Grandparents: Reversing the Trend from Narcissism to Compassion
Wednesday, April 8, 7pm, Don Tatzin Community Hall at Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt Diablo Blvd
Join the founder of
Trust in Education based in Lafayette, Budd MacKenzie, in a thought-provoking discussion of one of the most troubling trends of our time: the increase of narcissism and the decline of empathy. MacKenzie will share practical tools, actions and compassion-boosting activities for parents and teachers, based on his extensive humanitarian work in Afghanistan and on research for the development of college courses for teachers. Come learn how to impart the lesson to children that “the greatest rewards in life come from the impact we have on the lives of others!”
Register here.
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Cancer Support Community Open House Lafayette Property Tour
Please join Cancer Support Community at the next Open House Lafayette Property Tour on Saturday, April 11 from 10 am - 11:30 am.
As you may know, Cancer Support Community (CSC) is planning to establish a rustic campus for health and healing in Lafayette.
The future home of CSC will sit on a 5.75 acre parcel next to the Lafayette Reservoir. This beautiful property was generously gifted to CSC by Ray and Angelina Leal. Located on the south side of Mt. Diablo Boulevard, directly across from the Lafayette Community Garden, this parcel will provide the perfect backdrop for healing.
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College Scholarship Application: What does fiscal responsibility mean to me?
That is the question that Mercer Partners Wealth Management would like to pose to high school seniors. Answers must be submitted in a 300-500 word essay and received by Friday, May 8th.
Two winners will be awarded a $1000 college scholarship. (One entry per high school senior.) For more information and to download an application form, visit our website at
www.mercerpartnerswealth.com.
Completed entries may be mailed, faxed or emailed to: Mercer Partners Wealth Management, 1243 Alpine Road, Suite 219, Walnut Creek, CA 94596. (925) 932-4700, or email:
Jadi.S.Christiansen@lpl.com.
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Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events
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Ribbon Cutting at Chroma Realty, Co-Work Lamorinda and Move Lamorinda!
Ribbon Cutting: Thursday, March 5, 5:30; Community Gathering 4pm-7pm, 935 Moraga Road, Suite 210
Lamorinda's only FREE, drop-in, community co-working space - a wonderful alternative to trying to hear your phone calls over cartoons, going crazy in your sweats, feeling lonely, battling for outlets at overcrowded and often too loud coffee shops or spending too much money at local restaurants just to plug in and get away.
If you are curious, join us at our Ribbon Cutting! Open 24 hours a day with free coffee, wifi, print capabilities and snacks. Rooms reservable by request for important meetings, conference calls, work shops, etc. Lounge available for book clubs, casual meetings, mom's movie nights and anything else. As comfortable (or more) than your own home.
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Social Media Workshops: Business Essentials Series
by Coach Holly Jackson
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 Edward Jones Financial - Fred Steingraf
Thursday, March 12, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 3685 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Ste 161, Lafayette
Join the Lafayette Chamber in welcoming Chamber boardmember Fred Steingraf to Lafayette! We will be hosting a Ribbon Cutting at Fred's new office location in Desco Plaza.
RSVP here >>
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March Mixer: An Evening at Queen of Heaven Funeral Center & Cemetery
Join us for our March mixer! Prayer and welcome introduction by Joe Witherspoon. Music by Christine Cosbey, light snacks, raffle for Bishop’s Vineyard wine and more! Questions about Queen of Heaven? Contact Joe Witherspoon, 925-932-0900,
jwitherspoon@cfcsoakland.org.
Meet Chamber board member greeters Travis Johnson and Fred Steingraf! Please
register so we can have your name tag ready at check-in!
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Ribbon Cutting for The Protected Child
Tuesday, March 17, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 2 Orinda Theatre Square in Orinda
Join us at a Ribbon Cutting for new Lafayette Chamber member,
The Protected Child, on Tuesday, March 17 at 5:30pm (please note, time may change). Square Baby will be hosting the event at their location, 2 Orinda Theatre Square in Orinda.
RSVP here >>
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Ribbon Cutting at 9Round Lafayette
Thursday, March 19, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 3561 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
9Round Lafayette is unlike any other gym or studio. While there are no scheduled classes, your workout is still curated for you, instead of you being left to fend for yourself on the floor! Learn more and meet the owners at a Ribbon Cutting on Thursday March 19!
RSVP here >>
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Ribbon Cutting at The Beauty Boutique
Thursday, March 26, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 3534 Golden Gate Way
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of
The Beauty Boutique! They are the premiere destination for all skincare, makeup, and hair services. To celebrate the night, we will have a few raffle prizes to give away and you won’t want to miss out on the handcrafted desserts and spirits, beautiful macrame and more from our local vendors. This will be a night you won’t want to miss!
RSVP here >>
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Coffee with Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson
Friday, March 27, 8am-9am, Supervisor Candace Andersen’s Office, 3338 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Coffee with Mayor Mike Anderson will be held at Supervisor Candace Andersen's Office. Bring your questions!
RSVP here>>
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Ribbon Cutting at STAT MED's New Location!
Tuesday, March 31, 5:30pm-6:30pm, 3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste 100
Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at
STAT MED's new Lafayette location across fro the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center! They offer five treatment rooms, onsite x-rays, and easy parking. Open 7 days/week + holidays and evenings too! Come see the new location with us on March 31.
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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 17-18
2023 4th weekend September 23-24
Please mark your calendars accordingly. We would hate to have you miss our fun “end of summer” party.
www.LafayetteFestival.com
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Diablo magazine’s Best of the East Bay 2020 voting is now open but only through March 31!
Visit
diablomag.com/vote to check out this year's categories and to vote. Voters will also be entered to win a luxury Hawaiian getaway!
Vote for our chamber members and also for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival which has a category this year: Arts & Leisure: Festival/Community Event!
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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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