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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City Council Legislation Committee Meeting
Tonight - Monday, August 26, 7:30 p.m., City Offices (3675 Mt Diablo), Rm. 265.
If you have been following the local politics in Lafayette, you have probably been reading a lot about Local Land Use and the numerous bills that are being considered in Sacramento. Most of these bills are related to the “housing crisis” in California. Lafayette has the potential of looking like a completely different community if some of these measures become law. Feeling like our city was not getting the representation we need, the City Council voted to hire a lobbyist firm “Townsend Public Affairs.” They will be at tonight’s meeting to review what is happening with several of these proposed bills including AB1487 and SB 330. SB 330 is Nancy Skinner’s bill that would speed up housing developments, allow for taller projects and would limit the number of public hearings and override most local zoning ordinances. This bill could be voted on this week. All bills for this year’s session must be decided on by September 13th.
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Today could be YOUR lucky day! Now Available: Festival Sponsorship Opportunities!
We have a last minute opportunity for a
beer booth sponsorship that has just become available. Primo spot! Right near the Bank of the West Stage.
We also have a
shuttle bus sponsorship available. $1000 per bus. We have three buses that circle the footprint throughout the weekend – only one more sponsorship opportunity 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 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 to our Newest Member!
The following member has recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Curtis Decarion, 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Local Gathering Place with Craft Cocktails, Craft Beers, Eclectic Wines & Farm to Table Small Plates.
Category: Restaurants
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Tuesday Talk: CBD
Tuesday, September 10, 12-1pm, Merrill Gardens at Lafayette, 1010 Second Street
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.GreenAlleyWellness.com, 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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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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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.
Join the crowd at our Bay Area Kids' Book Fairs Oct. 19-20
We are accepting exhibitor space reservations for our 2019 Bay Area Kids' Book Fairs on Oct. 19-20 weekend in Silicon Valley (Saturday in Sunnyvale) and the East Bay (Sunday in Lafayette). We had spectacular turnouts both days at our first 3 free Book Fairs weekends, so don't miss out.
Click here to learn more.
Office Space available at 3445 Golden Gate Way
Downstairs office: $1,000.00/month. Upstairs office: $1,100.00/month and split PG&E 50% with neighboring tenant.
• Leases are month-to-month with 30 day notice
• No Wi-Fi just Ethernet cable
• Upstairs unit only has access to conference room/library/copy machine during our business hours. Downstairs office has access 24/7 access with key.
Shared Office Space Available - Month-To-Month, $650 / 600ft2
Fully furnished shared office space available for month to month rent. Excellent Lafayette location, near Lafayette Park Hotel, freeway access, and walking distance to Starbucks, El Charro, Subway, and numerous other retail amenities. Conference room access included. This is a quiet work environment. All utilities and a parking space is included in rent. Contact Tom Velken, Viking Real Estate Group, 1078 Carol Lane, Suite 203, 925-962-6916.
Cyber Resilience Workshop
Tuesday, September 17, 8am–12:30pm, Continental breakfast and check-in 8–8:30am, 1875 Arnold Drive, Martinez
COULD YOUR BUSINESS SURVIVE A CYBER INCIDENT?
Join us for a free workshop led by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security about preparing your business or agency to respond to and recover from technological attacks.
This workshop is co-sponsored by Contra Costa Community Awareness and Emergency Response (CAER) and the Contra Costa County Hazardous Materials Commission.
- Cybersecurity best practices
- Exercises to improve your resilience
- Preventing and managing emergencies
- Enhancing business continuity capabilities
- Working with federal agencies on incident notification, containment, recovery
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Free Gelato!
Come shop at
Harper Greer this month and they will treat you to free gelato from their neighbor La Chataigne!
Complimentary Home Remodeling Seminar
Wednesday, September 11, 6pm–8pm and Saturday, September 14, 3pm–5pm, LUXE HOME Showroom, 3535 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Are you thinking about a home renovation project? Are you not sure where to begin? Want to learn how to set up a realistic budget? Join us for an informational seminar that can get you started and help you achieve your dream space. Luxe Home is located in La Fiesta Square. Parking in rear next to Roam Burgers and Mangia restaurant. Seating is limited. Please RSVP through our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pg/LuxeHomeDD/ or call us at 925-284-4560 (ask for Laura Arkell). Visit our websites to learn more about us:
https://luxehomebydouglah.com and
https://douglahdesigns.com.
Formula3 Grand Opening Party!
Saturday, September 14, 2pm-6pm, 983 Moraga Road, Lafayette
We invite you to join us for our Grand Opening Party 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. Join us for small bites, drinks and services from local vendors. Be present to win one of our raffle prizes that we will have every hour from 2pm-6pm.
www.formula3fit.com
Sustainable Sunday by Sustainable Lafayette
Please join Sustainable Lafayette on Sunday, September 15 from 3:30pm-6pm for the fourth annual Sustainable Sunday event. This year's theme is "Think Global, Act Local" and features TedTalks by leaders in sustainability and conservation; locally sourced food and beverages, and a silent auction. The event will be held at the Jennifer Russell Building, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette. Tickets for the event are $65 for adults and $20 per student. For tickets follow
this link.
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Climate Change and the Environment Town Hall with Mark DeSaulnier, Member of Congress
Tonight, Monday, August 26, 6:30pm, Campolindo High School in Moraga
The effects of climate change are real and immediate - this July, we experienced the hottest month ever on record, California has recently been impacted by extreme drought, wildfires and storms are intensifying, sea levels are rising, and precipitation patterns are shifting. The time to act is now. Please consider joining Mark DeSaulnier, Member of Congress for a special "Climate Change and the Environment" town hall tonight, Monday, August 26th at 6:30 p.m. at Campolindo High School in Moraga.
During the town hall, they will discuss the critical role the government plays in protecting our environment, the work he is doing in Congress, and the Trump Administration's rollback of major environmental regulations that protect our air, water, wildlife, and open spaces. Mark DeSaulnier wants to hear your thoughts on this important topic.
RSVP here.
It's not too late to Nominate someone who has made a difference!
We are seeking nominations for the 2019 Arts Recognition Awards. AC5 will honor those who have made a significant artistic or philanthropic contribution to the communities in the County. The Commissioners ask that you nominate someone you feel is deserving of this award. The nominees must be, or have been, an active supporter of arts and culture, with sustained contributions and work, that has had a far-reaching impact.
Consider those you feel have made a difference in visual arts, music, performing arts, dance digital arts or arts education for this award. Other worthy candidates might be those who have shown exceptional leadership, vision and commitment to the growth and support of arts and culture, or organizations what have kept the arts alive through continuous or significant financial support.
Please visit
www.AC5.org for more details and to submit nominations online. The nomination period closes at midnight on Friday, August 30, 2019.
Closure of Happy Valley Road in Orinda and Unincorporated Contra Costa County
The Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) has informed us that as they complete work on the North Orinda Shaded Fuel Break project they intend to continue this fire safety work in the northeast direction, which could impact Lafayette, primarily the proposed road closure of Happy Valley Road in Orinda and unincorporated Contra Costa County (near Sundown Terrace) the week of September 9-13. If you have any questions about this work, Jim Call is the project manager for MOFD and can be reached at (925) 388-9269.
Closure Information:
- Closure Dates: September 9-13, 2019
- Time: 10:00 am -3:00 pm
- Closure Location: Happy Valley Road, between Sundown Terrace and Bear Creek Road
Operational Details:
- 9/9: Close Happy Valley Road, between West of Orinda View and East of Sundown Terrace.
- 9/10-13: Close Happy Valley Road East of Orinda View and at intersection of Happy Valley and Bear Creek.
- One Lane Open for emergency Vehicles. Residents within the closure may be escorted through the closure.
Increase Your Chances of Being Notified in an Emergency
The Contra Costa County Sheriff’s Office of Emergency Services maintains our Community Warning System (CWS). CWS is generally used only for life-threatening incidents. The CWS can call every AT&T landline in the County in just a few seconds. It can also call VoIP phones (Voice over Internet, such as Comcast, Vonage, Magic Jack, or others that rely on the internet) and cell phones, but ONLY if they are registered with the system. If you have a cell or VoIP phone, you must register with the Community Warning System for them to be able to alert you. Your information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any other purposes.
Register Cell phones, VoIP phones, or to subscribe to text messages and emails.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Half Price Book Sale!
Saturday, August 31, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, First Street & Golden Gate Way
Don't miss out on Friends Corner Book Shop's half price sale. Stock up for back to school books or fall reading!
The Beauty of Our Microbiome
Thursday, September 5, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Dr. Julita Baker, a Ph.D. from University of California, Davis, in Nutritional Biology, will share insight into the inner workings of our gut microbiome and how it contributes to every part of health and disease. She will describe the importance of why we should care about the gut microbiota, what we need to eat to flourish healthy strains of bacteria and what lifestyle actions support a healthy microbiome. 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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