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
Office closed Monday, September 2 for Labor Day.
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Hop on the bus, Gus
You don't need to discuss much
Just upload your logo,
And enjoy the festival mojo.
We have shuttle bus sponsorships available for the Art and Wine Festival! $1000 per bus. We have 3 buses that circle the footprint throughout the weekend – only 2 sponsorships left.
Your logo will be seen by thousands of people throughout the festival weekend. Direct link to your business added to our
festival website. You are welcome to ride your “bus” and greet the captive audience as they go back and for the forth from the BART lot to each end of the footprint.
This is a WIN – WIN for your business and our guests. Have fun and join the Festival Team! Contact
Sara for more information.
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BART Track Replacement Work between Orinda and Walnut Creek Stations
BART is making extensive repairs and upgrades to the track between Orinda and Walnut Creek stations on most weekends through October, except Art & Wine weekend, Sept. 21 & 22. Includes single-tracking and some full weekend closures with bus bridges. Using Measure RR funds, they will replace track and electrical equipment, install new switches, improve station platforms, and make other repairs and improvements to provide more reliable, safer, quieter, smoother and faster service. Please
read this notice for further information.
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Welcome New Members!
The following members have recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Gian Panetta, 3003 Oak Road, Walnut Creek, 925-997-9239
I work with non-profits and small business to leverage their benefits to be more competitive as well as help individuals, and families organize and game plan for their financial future.
Category: Financial Services & Planning
Trader Joe’s
Kirby Aho, 925-299-9344
3649 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Category: Grocery Stores / Deli
William Sackett, III, 916-889-3214
4212 N. Freeway Blvd. Suite 6, Sacramento
Gutter Protection
Category: Contractor / Construction
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Tuesday Talk: CBD
Tuesday, September 10, 12-1pm, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room, 251 Lafayette Circle, #150
Tired of pharmaceuticals? Want a natural way to address PAIN, ANXIETY and INFLAMMATION? Learn the basics of why CBD is such an important molecule for our health. Learn how CBD Hemp is different from CBD marijuana. Topical Creams, Sublingual Oils, Capsules – where do I start? Q & A - all your questions answered.
Presented by Ali Stoddard,
www.GreenAlley.org, Organic CBD Hemp Products. Ali has a background in orthopedics, back pain, osteoporosis, pain management, wound healing and cannabis therapies. She works with the top CBD physicians in the world, to bring you expert knowledge on CBD Hemp – the non-THC cannabis plant. For more information, call Ali @ (925) 899-4539.
CDB Talk is FREE but registration is requested due to limited seating.
Register here>>
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Ribbon Cutting at Formula3
Tuesday, September 10, 5pm, 983 Moraga Road, Lafayette
Join us for a ribbon cutting at
Formula3 located in La Fiesta Square. Formula3 is a fitness system designed to condition the body’s core components of strength, cardio and flexibility. Formula3 signature classes; Forge, Fire, and Flow, are designed with a 60% focus on one of the three core pillars of fitness to offer a complete and effective workout.
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Anyone hungry? Food options galore at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
We spend a lot of time talking about the art, wine and beer during the festival weekend but another draw is our FOOD. We are lucky enough to have
23 Food Store Fronts within the downtown Festival Footprint:
Amarin Thai, Barranco, Batch & Brine, Coffee Shop, Cooperage, Diablo Foods, El Jarro, Lavash, Papillon, Panda Express, Patxis Pizza, Philz Coffee, Pizza Antica, PokeGo, Postino
(re-opening this fall),
Roam Artisan Burgers, Safeway, Starbucks, Susie Cakes, Tutu’s, Uncle Yu's, Urban Remedy, and
Zoonies.
Plus we bring in Food Trucks and Food Vendors to make sure you have as many options as possible …
California Balsamic, Chicken and the Farm, Country Lemonade, Evergood Sausages, Frozen Fantasies, Gourmet Faire, Halal Bites Food Booth, Halal Bites Food Truck, IzzyA's Frozen Ice Cream Custard, JC Holey Donuts, Kettletopia, Lola's Spanish Cuisine, Mangia Pizza by the Slice, Nan's Gourmet Foods, Philly Cheesecake, Rainbow Snow, SF Bay Coffee Trolley, Slider's Truck, Tsaltseasonings and
Urban Remedy Booth.
Take the weekend off from cooking, come try something new or just support your local favorite during the festival weekend.
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Youth Maker's Expo at the Lafayette Art and Wine Festival
Saturday, September 21 (10am-7pm) & Sunday, September 22 (10am-6pm)
New this year to the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival is the Youth Maker’s Expo (Y-ME)! Local young entrepreneurs ages 9-16 are encouraged to display and sell their products and services during the festival, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21-22. Y-ME will be open 10am-3pm both days. Entrepreneurs will have the option to attend business and marketing classes before the festival. To apply for free table visit
LafayetteFestival.com/y-me.
Questions? Contact
Sara
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September Mixer at Blodgett’s Floor Covering
Wednesday, September 25, 5:30pm-7:00pm, 3291 Mt. Diablo Court
Now in their 73rd Year,
Blodgett’s Floor Covering is celebrating by hosting the Lafayette Chamber's September Mixer. Please join Karen & Larry Blodgett in celebration!
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T-Shirt Sponsorship Opportunities for Lafayette Res Run for Education
The Lafayette Chamber and the City of Lafayette are co-presenters of the Lafayette Res Run for Education which will be held
Sunday, October 20. Co-presenting sponsors are
Oakwood Athletic Club and
Sutter Health.
Here is your opportunity: we are finalizing this year’s official Res Run for Education t-shirt and have just two t-shirt sponsorships lefts. Don’t miss your chance to support YOUR schools and our community events. For only $750 your logo will be worn proudly by the 2000 or more race participants.
The Lafayette Chamber was able to give back over $24,000 directly to our Lamorinda schools in 2018 from the Res Run. This is a community effort ... sponsors, participants, volunteers, vendors ... all working together to help out local schools.
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FREE Oakland Tax Seminar for Nonprofit and Exempt Organizations
Thursday, August 22, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., (check-in begins at 8:30 a.m.), Oakland Office Auditorium, 1515 Clay Street, Oakland. Topics include Sales and Use Tax for Nonprofits, Employment Taxes for Nonprofit Organizations, Compliance for Exempt Organizations. Register here:
www.cdtfa.ca.gov/seminar
State Boards & Commissions Appointment Workshop
Thursday, August 22, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., (Registration begins at 6:00 p.m.), San Ramon Community Center, Fountain Room, 12501 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon
Are you looking for a new and meaningful way to get involved and serve our community and our state? Have you ever considered applying for an appointment to a State Board or State Commission? There are over 200 opportunities to serve our state in a wide range of subject areas, as well as numerous city and county commissions that you could apply to join.
You are invited to State Boards and Commissions Appointment Workshop, co-hosted by Speaker Anthony Rendon and the League of California Cities Women's Caucus on Thursday, August 22nd in San Ramon. Experts will be on hand to explain how you can apply for an appointment to a State Board or Commission, and will share some best practices for a successful application.
California needs dynamic and talented leadership to help shape our future, which means we need more women representing our communities. Joining a board or commission is a great opportunity for civic engagement and the chance to improve the lives of your family, neighbors and all Californians.
Space is limited so please
RSVP no later than August 19th!
2019 Employer Workshop
The Bay Area Region Child Support Collaborative invites you to the 2019 Employer Workshop on August 27, 9:30-11:30am. Registration - 9am. This is a free workshop for employers/payroll professionals to obtain the latest information on your important role in the child support process. RSVP for the live, simulcast, and web-conference events. View flyer.
Register here.
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Member & Community Announcements
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Free Gelato!
Come shop at
Harper Greer this month and they will treat you to free gelato from our neighbor La Chataigne!
Join us in La Fiesta Square for French sips and light bites in celebration of our summer sale. Tuesday, August 20, 2pm-6pm, 3547 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Movie In The Plaza
Friday, August 23, 7:30pm-9pm, Lafayette Plaza Park
Come out to Lafayette Plaza Park on August 23rd at 7:30pm for a Movie in the Plaza! Sponsored by the Lafayette Youth Commission and in partnership, we will be showing Wall-E - Rated G. It is a FREE event! Grab something to eat and bring a seat! Food and beverage available at surrounding restaurants including picnic service from Sideboard! Directions:
https://goo.gl/maps/3JfWSY7wqcR2
Formula3 Free Community Class
Sunday, August 25, 9am-10am, Lafayette Plaza Park
You are invited to a free community class!
Formula3 is a fitness system designed to offer a complete and effective workout by including strength (FORGE), cardio (FIRE), and mobility (FLOW) in every class. Join us in Lafayette Plaza Park on Sunday!
2019 Acalanes Color Run
The third annual Color Run will take place on Sunday, August 25 at Acalanes High School. This fundraiser supports the Classes of 2020, 2021 & 2022 and is a 1.5 mile run through the Acalanes campus. Each participant receives a white t-shirt to wear through the five color stations where participants will emerge in a rainbow of colors by the end of the run. Registration opens at 8am with music & giveaways; race begins at 9 am. Sign your student up and encourage your friends, family members and neighbors to join the fun! The Color Run is also a great team bonding event for scout troops, club and LMYA teams. Participation fee - $25. Visit the
Acalanes High School Webstore, to sign up. If you don't have a Webstore account, you may check out as a guest by using the code 9999999.
Lamorinda ShortDocs
Tickets for the Fourth Annual Lamorinda ShortDocs Film Fest are now on sale! This year's screening is being hosted by the California Independent Film Festival (CAIFF) and takes place at the Orinda Theatre on Sunday August 25th at 11:00 am. Tickets are $10 in advance online; a limited number of $15 tickets will be available at the door.
This year, we present 17 short films created by talented local filmmakers ranging in age from elementary school children to adults. At the conclusion of screening, Judges will announce our Award Winners, and the Audience will have a chance to select a Favorite Student Film! A tented reception outside the theatre will follow.
Congratulations to Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center
The
Lafayette Car Wash and Detail Center is currently celebrating 30 years of service in the Lamorinda area. It offers everything you need to keep your vehicle looking great including washing, detailing, body & paint repair, small dent repair, windshield chip repair and foggy headlamp restoration. Diablo magazine has voted the car wash "Best of the East Bay" 14 consecutive times.
While the experienced crew is at work on your car you can check out the gifts and greeting card selection in the convenience store or relax with a complimentary coffee on the patio.
Jess Wellen, owner, tributes his success to good service and community involvement like being a Chamber of Commerce Director, sponsoring events at local organizations and belonging to the Rotary Club.
Open seven days a week, 3319 Mt. Diablo Blvd. (925) 283-1190.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Teddy Bear Overnight
Wednesday, August 21, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Children's Room
Bring along a small stuffed animal and have a “beary” fun time helping them zipline in the library! Your cuddly pal will then spend the night in a tent and have many after-hours adventures. Pick up your tired friend anytime on Thursday and see photos of the night before.
Click here to register.
Romantic Masters: Tableaux a la Russe
Thursday, August 22, 6:30 - 7:30 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Please join acclaimed pianist Robyn Carmichael for another exciting and engaging chapter of her Romantic Masters Series: Tableaux a La Russe! Explore three Great Russian composers and the surprising forces that shaped them: Borodin, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. For more information and to register
click here.
OLLI Information Session
Thursday, September 5, 1:30 - 3:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Learn something new! OLLI (the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) is a stimulating community of inquiring adults age 50+ exploring new areas of knowledge and traditional disciplines through courses and lectures. Join us for an Information Session with featured speaker Abhijeet Paul who will discuss "Reuse and Recycling in Asia, Africa and Latin America." For more information and to register
click here.
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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