Local Events Not to Miss
June 2018
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PRESENTED BY THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER:
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Rock the Plaza 2018!
Every Friday night in June, 6:30pm-8:30pm
Lafayette’s Rock the Plaza series, now in its 13th season, takes place Friday nights in June at Lafayette’s Plaza Park at the corner of Mt. Diablo Boulevard and Moraga Road.
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UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS:
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Kids and Snacks: Setting Healthy Habits
Thursday, May 31, 4pm-5pm, Lafayette Library Community Hall
Cooking with Kids Foundation is hosting a Free Class for Parents, children are welcome. A healthy snack discussion by Dr. Nazia Sheriff from Olive Leaf Pediatrics. Snack Demo by Chef Lynda from Cooking with Kids Foundation. Sponsored by Diablo Foods of Lafayette. Come and enjoy our tasty sample snacks. Limited seats - to register email;
cheflyndak@aol.com.
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TOWN HALL THEATRE COMPANY presents SENSE & SENSIBILITY by Kate Hamill, based on the novel by Jane Austen, directed by Susan E. Evans
Thursday, May 31, 2018, Preview @ 8pm
Friday, June 1, 2018, Preview @ 8pm
Saturday, June 2, 2018: OPENING RECEPTION
THROUGH June 23, 2018, Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street
Town Hall Theatre “Generations” Season 2017-2018 closes with Kate Hamill’s rollicking new adaptation of SENSE & SENSIBILITY, based on the classic novel by Jane Austen. SENSE & SENSIBILITY will have 12 performances, including two previews, May 31 through June 23, 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.
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Wine Tasting Fundraiser to benefit Family Builders
Thursday, May 31, 5:30pm-8pm, Wine Thieves, 3401 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Family Builders believes that every child has the right to grow up in a permanent, nurturing family regardless of that child’s age, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or medical, physical or emotional condition. Family Builders educates the community about the needs of waiting children, advocates on their behalf, and places children with permanent, secure families through adoption, and other forms of permanence. Family Builders’ goal is that no child will leave the foster care system without a permanent, loving and caring parent. Join us May 31 from 5:30pm to 8pm at Wine Thieves for food, wine and raffle! All proceeds will benefit Family Builders by Adoption!
Register here.
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Jazz Café
Friday, June 1, 6pm-10pm, Stanley Middle School’s Multi-Use Room
Support the fundraising efforts of the Stanley Middle School Jazz Program and enjoy Jazz Café on Friday, June 1 from 6 to 10pm. Stanley Middle School’s Multi-Use Room will transform into Jazz Café on Friday, June 1st, featuring an outstanding lineup of local youth talent. The Stanley Jazz Crusaders, Jazz Messengers and Watermelon Men are slated to join the Campolindo Jazz Band and Acalanes Jazz Ensemble to create a truly memorable evening of music. Door Prices (cash only) General Admission: $10, Elementary Students: $5, Children Under 6: Free. Food, raffles and silent auction (cash only). Tickets also sold online at
stanleymusic.org.
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance & California Art Association 2018 Art Show and Sale
Saturday, June 2, 11am-4pm, Lafayette Christian Church, 584 Glenside Dr., Lafayette
The Lamorinda Arts Alliance and the Concord Art Association are delighted to present a joint Art Show and Sale on Saturday, June 2nd from 11am to 4pm at the Lafayette Christian Church at 584 Glenside Dr., Lafayette. There will be 24 artists who work in many mediums including ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, painting, photography, weaving and sculpture. Among the many distinguished artists who will be showing and selling their work are, Olga Jusidman withher beautiful ceramics and jewelry, Wenda Pyman, a local photographer who shows our area in its best light, andSharon Petersen with her excellent watercolors. Several artists will demonstrate their artistic techniques during the day including Pam McCauley with her impressionist painting style. Enjoy live music from local jazz pianist Michael Granat and some light refreshments including chocolate samples from our chocolatier, Linda Hofmeister. This is a great opportunity to find those special gifts and art for your home and to support the arts and artists in our community.
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Rock Out Hunger
Saturday, June 2, 5:30pm-10:30pm, Crow Canyon Country Club, 711 Silver Lake Drive, Danville
Join Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa for their annual event - cocktails, dinner, dancing, and Rock 'n Roll. Register at
www.loavesfishescc.org or call (925) 293-4792.
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Night at the Library -
Saturday, June 2, 2018
Support your Lafayette Library - purchase tickets at
www.Tinyurl.com/Night2018
. Not attending? Anyone can purchase auction items -
click HERE
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For information call (925) 283-6513 ext. 102.
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Help a Foster Child Get Back to Being a Kid. Become a CASA Volunteer.
You have the powerful opportunity to impact the life of a vulnerable child when you volunteer with CASA of Contra Costa County. CASA volunteers may be the only reliable and stable presence in a child's life to help encourage, support and motivate them to keep going.
Sign up
to attend in-person Informational Session.
Location: 2151 Salvio St., Ste. 299, Concord, CA.
Monday, June 4, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Tuesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Monday, June 18, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Monday, June 25, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Thursday, June 28, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Or register for one of our upcoming webinars:
Friday, June 22, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Register
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Be a 2018/19 Community Critic at Town Hall Theatre!
Calling all Writers, Blogger, Vlogers, Art Enthusiasts and People With Opinions OF ALL AGES! Town Hall needs 10 people across generations to join us as Community Critics for our 2018/19 Season, Lost and Found! If you like to see FREE theatre and write/talk about it, apply by June 4, 2018 (extension for Chamber Newsletter readers). Click
HERE for a link to the easy application and details from this seasons critics or email
CommunityCritics@TownHallTheatre.com for more info and application.
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Drive Out Hunger - Charity Golf Tournament
Monday, June 4, 9am Registration, 10:30am Shotgun Start, Crow Canyon Country Club
Presented by Green Escrow Services, Inc. Hole in One Sponsor Lehmer's Concord Buick-GMC. Benefiting Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa. Register Online at
www.loavesfishescc.org or contact Geoff Disch at (925) 523-3231 or email at
geoffrey@greenescrow.biz.
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Lamorinda Arts Council - Arts Affair
Wednesday June 6, 5pm-7pm, Orinda Library Foyer and Garden Room, Special Presentation at 6:00 in the Auditorium
The Lamorinda Arts Council cordially invites you to attend the first annual ARTS AFFAIR. Celebrate with Board Members past, present, and future at this showcase of the arts! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, wines and beverages. Sample a specialty cocktail by the 2017 Mixologist of the Year, Portia Battistini from The Cooperage. Programs to be showcased include: Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, Lamorinda ShortDocs Film Fest, Poet Laureate Program, and Lamorinda Idol. With a special appearance by Arts Partner Joy in Motion. Event is FREE but RSVP is requested. Sign up today at
www.lamorindaarts.org/arts-affair-rsvp
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“Precision Beauty” Moraga Art Gallery Hosts a Show of “Cabochon” Jewelry and Watercolors
Runs June 6-August 11; Opening reception, June 9, 5pm-7pm, Rheem Shopping Center, at 522 Center Street, Moraga
“Precision Beauty,” the Moraga Art Gallery’s new exhibit, features interpretations of nature in the form of jewelry by member artist Kuniko Kay Nitta of Walnut Creek and watercolor paintings by Berkeley’s Karen Kramer. Running from June 6 to August 11, the show also includes work by the gallery’s 13 other members. An opening reception, to which the public is invited, will take place on Saturday, June 9th from 5pm-7pm. Come to see the art, meet the artists, sip a glass of wine and enjoy conversation with other local art lovers. The gallery is located in the Rheem Shopping Center, at 522 Center Street, Moraga. Its hours are Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p.m . For more information, visit
www.moragaartgallery.com or call 925-376-5407.
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Conversation with Artist Adam Shaw
Thursday, June 7, 7pm-8:30pm, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Join us for conversation with artist Adam Shaw. A life long artist, Adam’s path to present is diverse. From having his own medical practice, living abroad, poetry, gallery representation, and now experimenting in mixed media with a Museum show on the horizon. He’ll share the ups and downs and give you a window in to the artist life.
www.jenniferperlmuttergallery.com
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Alamo Run Returns! - family fun is on the run!
Sunday, June 10, Downtown Alamo
5K & 10K competitive/friendly events; baby joggers & race pet companions welcome! Proceeds benefit the youth education programs of the Mt. Diablo Peace & Justice Center.
Register here.
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"Time Machine! A Century of Music, Dance, Fashion, and Culture"
Sunday, June 10, 6:15pm, Town Hall Theatre
Grab your flapper fringe, hippie threads, Disco Boogie shoes, and Hip Hop hoodie! Enjoy an annual family favorite -- Time Machine! – A Century of Music, Dance, Fashion, and Culture, on June 10, Sunday, 6:15pm, at Town Hall Theatre. Choreographed by World-Class dance coach Timea Potys of Lafayette’s Sizzling Latin Dance Studio. Produced by Lafayette Kids’ Cottage Preschool. Children 2 to 18 years old will dance through our cultural heritage from the 1920's to today. Hear songs you love, performed by a cast dressed in fashions from each decade. A boisterous, funny, and action-packed show for all ages. You will be dancing in your seats and singing classic hits throughout. Want to add to the fun? Dress in fashions from a favorite decade, grab a signature cocktail from the snack bar, then sit back in our Time Machine for a cruise down memory lane! All proceeds go towards Town Hall Theatre's Education program.
Purchase tickets here.
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Xenophon Therapeutic Riding Workshops
June 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18,, 9:30am-12:00pm
Based on the innovative Connected Horse Research at UC Davis, Xenophon is offering 5 week Equine Assisted Workshops for people with early stage dementia and their care partners.
- no horse experience necessary, all activities from the ground, no riding
- participants must be ambulatory and have the physical stamina to be at the barn for 2-3 hours.
- care givers and persons with dementia must be able to participate as a pair
This new experience offers participants the opportunity to benefit from non riding activities with horses. Benefits can include improved non verbal communication, increased confidence, improved sleep and reduced feelings of depression or anxiety. If interested in participating, please contact (925) 377.0871 or
info@xenophontrc.org.
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California Shakespeare Theater opens its 2018 Season with the World Premiere of Quixote Nuevo
June 13 – July 1 (press night: June 16)
California Shakespeare Theater opens its 2018 Season with the World Premiere of Quixote Nuevo, a music-filled, contemporary retelling of Miguel de Cervantes’ classic Spanish novel Don Quixote. Celebrated Latino playwright Octavio Solis takes us on a journey to the fictional modern-day border town of La Mancha, Texas, where an aging Don Quixote loses himself in stories of chivalrous escapades and embarks on a quest of imagination, adventure, and Tejano music. Quixote Nuevo, directed by acclaimed documentary playmaker KJ Sanchez making her Cal Shakes debut, will feature Emilio Delgado, best known for his long-running role as Luis on Sesame Street, in the title role, and a cast of Latinx actors from the Bay Area and beyond. Quixote Nuevo plays June 13 – July 1 (press night: June 16); tickets are $20 – 92 and are available at
calshakes.org or (510) 548-9666.
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T R A N S I T 1 8 N S
Thursday, June 21, 7pm-9pm, Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery, 3620 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Transitioning from Spring to Summer, this June and July, our group show will feature abstracts and figurative, sculpture and scale. The show will shift and change throughout the 2 months as art sells and artists deliver new work. If you see something you love, don’t hesitate! Exhibiting June through July. Please join us to celebrate our artists on June 21, Summer Solstice, 7pm-9pm.
www.jenniferperlmuttergallery.com
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Diablo Ballet presents PAWS de Tutu to benefit PEEK Outreach
Saturday, June 23, 9am-11am, Lafayette Reservoir
Diablo Ballet presents its 3rd annual PAWS de Tutu dog festival on June 23 from 9am-11am at the Lafayette Reservoir. Dog owners and dog lovers are invited to join and celebrate all things dogs, while raising money for a great cause. Anyone interested in attending, should register online at
www.diabloballet.org as participation is limited. Admission is only $10 per person. The fee to enter the costume competition is: $20 per person which includes admission. All registered guests receive a goodie bag filled with sponsor coupons, dog treats and snacks.
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Introducing Young Children to the Garden
Saturday, June 23, 1pm-2pm, Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center
Bring your young child (or grandchild!) to the Lafayette Community Garden for an early afternoon class filled with fun ideas to introduce young kids (18 months to 4 years of age) to the beauty and fascination of the garden. We will explore our lovely spaces and "plant the seeds of wonder" in the littlest of gardeners-to-be! Our classes are free. However, a $5 donation is appreciated to support our education programs.
Register here.
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2018 Art Moves Project
Help us raise $5000 more to make our 2018 Art Moves Project free public presentation of
Encased in Lafayette possible. Your fully tax deductible donations allow our artists choreographer Yayoi Kambara and her KAMBARA + DANCERS, musician Marquisse Moore and architects Zoë Prillinger and Luke Ogrydziak to share their
Encased work, which explores "What surrounds us? What surrounds you?" with our community this fall.
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Town Hall Theatre is offering sponsorship opportunities for its 2018/19 Season! Your local non-profit would love to be your partner!
Sponsorship of an Arts Organization like Town Hall:
• is a highly effective PR and marketing tool for your business;
• is a powerful way to reinforce your business image;
• promotes your name, logo and services to Lamorinda audiences;
• is cost efficient;
• shows that your business cares about enhancing the quality of life of your community through live theatre, music, education, and engagement.
If you would like to know more about Town Hall Theatre, head to our
website.
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50th Anniversary - Give the Gift of Green
In honor of Lafayette’s 50th Anniversary, we’re calling on 1,000 homes and businesses to participate in the city’s largest ever community gift of green energy. In about a minute, any Lafayette home or business can Opt Up to MCE Deep Green and choose 100% renewable electricity sourced from California wind and solar farms. It’s simple to convert to Deep Green, and costs just $0.01 more per kWh (about $5/mo. for an average household). For more info and to enroll please go to
www.lovelafayette.org/50.
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Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events
Mega Chamber Mixer, Wednesday, July 25, 5:30pm-7pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
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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 will be closed May 28 for Memorial Day
(925) 284-7404
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