Local Events Not to Miss
September 2019
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 21, 10am-7pm and Sunday, September 22, 10am-6pm
Join us for the 24th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival!
Last year over 85,000 people strolled among the booths of art, handmade crafts, enjoying foods from our local restaurants, food vendors and food trucks as well as quality wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our four stages and plenty of shopping in our trendy downtown stores as well as the local artist alley, and pop-up commercial vendor booths for the weekend.
NEW this year
we are hosting an
Xfinity Pigskin Party
in the Postino Courtyard on Mount Diablo Blvd. Centrally located, we will feature 9 foot by 12 foot big screen TV so that our festival goers will not miss updates on their favorite college or NFL or MLB team. It is will be a place to meet and catch up with friends!
We are also adding a
Young Maker’s Expo
(for ages 9-16 years old). Local young entrepreneurs ages 9-16 are encouraged to display and sell their products and services during the festival. 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/.
Interested in participating or being a volunteer? Contact Sara Regan at (925) 284-7404.
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Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 20, On-site registration 6:30am; 8am, 8:15am, 8:45am race start.
Who will win as top beneficiary school? Register for the race today and choose your school.
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. The event is co-sponsored by
Oakwood Athletic Club and
Sutter Health.
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!
Learn more and register here.
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Our September Newsletter is Sponsored by Millie's Kitchen
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Non-Profit & Art Events this Weekend!
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance Announces “Abstractly Speaking” by Artist 7!!
Tuesday to Friday 11-5, Saturday 1-5, Through September 27, aRt Cottage, 2238 Mt. Diablo St., Concord
Artist 7 is a group of artists that regularly meet to discuss upcoming shows, museum events and to discuss new art techniques and media. They also critique current work by each artist and commiserate on the verities of the art world. “Abstractly Speaking” presents their current abstract work, with each artist exploring different directions in the genre.
Moved by the plight of children at our southern border, the artists will donate 30% of all their sales to The Legal Service for Children in San Francisco.
This exhibit is also presented with the support of the
Lamorinda Arts Alliance. LAA is an organization of local artists and friends who reside and or work in the East Bay Area and seek to provide education and services that promote knowledge, appreciation and practice of the visual arts. LAA seeks to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and the surrounding communities.
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DURST CASE SCENARIO: And They’re Off!
Friday, August 30, 2019; Doors open @ 7:00pm; Show @ 8:00pm, $30 Advance; $35 At-Door, 3535 School Street
In this lightning-paced 85 minute comedic tour-de-force, satirist/author/actor Will Durst, described by the New York Times as “possibly the best political comic working today, “ celebrates the two-year anniversary of Donald Trump’s ‘Reign of Error’ with an hysterical historical updated analysis and rollicking feast of outrage about where we are, how we got here, and what may lie ahead.
Opening for Will Durst will be The Insiders, featuring Paul Cotruvo and Kiki Stack of local Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers tribute band, The Big Jangle. They will perform as an acoustic duo playing music from The Heartbreakers, as well as Stevie Nicks, along with some other surprises. What a great way to get in the groove!
Buy tickets now.
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California Independent Film Festival at the Historic Orinda Theater
Through August 31, Orinda Theater
California Independent Film Festival returns to the charming and historic Orinda Theater, in the heart of downtown Orinda. This one-of-a-kind week long event, concluding August 31st, celebrates independent filmmakers from around the globe, and a new generation of amazing talent. Dramas, comedies, documentaries, musicals, screenplays, thrillers, shorts and animated films will all be showcased within the glamorous aesthetics of old world Hollywood that is the Orinda Theater.
Bring your family and friends, and join your fellow Lamorindans and the community during this phenomenal week of exceptional entertainment. Check out the schedule and purchase your tickets at
https://www.caiff.org/tickets or contact Tania Sheppard at
taniasheppard10@gmail.com or (480) 390-1342 if you have any questions.
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Stu Allen & Mars Hotel play the music of Grateful Dead
Saturday, August 31, Sugaree Circle* @ 6:00 PM; Doors open @ 7:00 PM; Show @ 8:00 PM; Tickets: $35.00 Advance/$40.00 Door, 3535 School Street
Stu Allen and Mars Hotel bring their blistering versions of all things Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia to Town Hall Theatre one night only Saturday, August 31, 2019. Come enjoy an historic evening of fun and merriment in the intimate confines of Town Hall. Featuring a full bar, comfortable seating, room to dance, a silent auction full of rare and never-seen-before memorabilia, this evening promises to be one for the ages! The circus is coming to Lafayette and you definitely don’t want to miss this sure to sell out evening.
Learn more and buy tickets here.
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September Non-Profit & Art Events
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Moraga Art Gallery's "Pattern Parade"
Through October 19, Rheem Shopping Center
The Moraga Art Gallery announces its end-of-summer show through October 19, “Pattern Parade,” an exhibit that features stylized portraits of sophisticated, fashionably-clad women by Lafayette's Angelica Samame. The show also features guest artist Irene Needoba of Orinda, whose abstract landscapes take viewers on unique visual journeys into a fragmented world where rocks may also be waves, where a female visage is tucked into the swirl of a breaking surf--or is it a rock outcropping? The show will also include works by the gallery’s 13 resident artists and several guest artists. The gallery is located in the Rheem Shopping Center, at 522 Center Street, Moraga. Gallery hours: 12-5pm, Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, visit the Moraga Art Gallery. Or call us 925-376-5407
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Youth Homes & the Born this Way Foundation Partnership
Youth Homes is excited to let you know that they have partnered with Lady Gaga’s Born this Way Foundation for their #BeKind21 Challenge during the month of September!
This challenge calls on people to build habits that foster their own wellness and strengthen their communities. Based on the idea that doing something for 21 consecutive days can help turn it into a habit, challenge participants are asked to practice an act of kindness – for themselves and others – every day for 21 days.
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Family Harvest Farm "Join Us For An Evening Of Thanks"
Thursday, September 5, 5pm-7:30pm, The Ruth Bancroft Garden, Walnut Creek
The Family Harvest Farm would like to invite you to attend our event, to support our mission and community. Meet our Farm Manager and Program Collaborators. Take our Journey Walk and see how the site plan has developed. Share our vision as we look forward to beginning construction. Mingle with our current and new sponsors as we enjoy tasty bites and wine from Wente Vineyards! Join us to learn more about our progress, future plans and hear ways you can help.
To RSVP to our event please click here.
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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 September:
Sign up
for IN-PERSON Info Session at the CASA office 2151 Salvio Street, Ste. 295, Concord
Friday, September 6, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday, September 13, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Friday, September 27, 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Register below for a WEBINAR (each webinar has a unique link)
Monday, September 9, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.,
REGISTER
Monday, September 16, 12:30 - 2 p.m.,
REGISTER
Monday, September 23, 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
REGISTER
You must be 21 years or older to volunteer.
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Sister Helen Prejean, River of Fire. CASA Benefit
Friday, September 6, 7pm-9pm, Danville Congregational Church, 989 San Ramon Valley Blvd., Danville
Join us for An Evening with Sister Helen Prejean and River of Fire benefiting CASA of Contra Costa County. Sister Helen Prejean, author of the acclaimed Dead Man Walking, will discuss her powerful new memoir, River of Fire. A significant portion of tickets sale will benefit our program.
Purchase tickets here.
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The Big La Bocce -- Bocce Ball Tournament
Saturday, September 7, 2019, 10:30am-2:00pm, Martinez Bocce Federation Courts
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa and St. Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa County are hosting their annual Bocce Ball Tournament, The Big La Bocce, on Saturday, October 7 at the Martinez Bocce Federation Courts. The Bocce Ball Tournament will raise funds to support safety-net programs that improve the quality of life for residents of Contra Costa County who are struggling to make ends meet. Attendees receive lunch and drinks as well as a minimum of 3 games per team. The top 16 teams will advance to “knock-out” rounds where only one team will come out on top. The winning team will have their name engraved on a beautiful custom trophy and prizes will be presented to the top three teams. For more information and to register,
click here.
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Texas Hold 'Em Poker Tournament & Fundraiser
Saturday, September 7, 5:30pm, Back Forty Texas BBQ: 100 Coggins Drive, Pleasant Hill
Join Youth Homes September 7th for our poker fundraising event! With exciting prizes, and an epic raffle prize, we’re expecting this event to sell out quickly! $80/person, includes starting chips, buffet dinner, and VALET PARKING! All player levels welcome! New players, don't miss the pre-event tutorial at 5:30 PM!
Purchase your tickets to raise funds to support foster youth, make an impact in young people’s lives, and #goallinforfosteryouth!
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The 15th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show Weekend
Saturday, September 7, 10am until 3pm, Orinda Village at Orinda Motors, 63 Orinda Way, Orinda
Don't miss any of the fun! Admission is free. Benefiting Seniors Around Town, The Educational Foundation of Orinda, Orinda Association, Orinda Arts Council, Orinda Historical Society, Orinda Rotary, Orinda Chamber of Commerce & Other Fine Causes. Pre-Show Party: Friday, Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m. Come party with the cars in Orinda! This is always a great event. It’s the Festive 2019 Party the night before the Car Show! For more details about this 2019 event …
Click here to learn more!
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4th Annual Charity Golf Tournament for A Brighter Day
Monday, September 9, 11:30am (Shotgun Start)-6:30pm, Callippee Golf Preserve, Pleasanton
This fun day will be completed, including endless appetizers and awards by 6:30 PM. The format will be a fun scramble golf day with lots of food, drink, awards and laughs. As always, all proceeds will go to Unite Stress and Depression with Teens using a Teenage Band Format and handing out backpacks filled with these resources.
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The Saint Mary’s College Guild - Welcome Back Tea Party
Thursday, September 12, 11am-2pm, Claey’s Lounge in the Soda Center, Saint Mary’s College
Brian McRonald from “The Flower & The B” will demonstrate flower arranging. He specializes in designing premium flowers for maximum beauty, uniqueness and longevity. We will raffle off the finished floral pieces. The cost is $33* RSVP by September 9, make check payable to SMC Guild. *This year $3 has been added to cover the new parking charge. The purpose of the Guild is to support student scholarships. Any proceeds from this event go to student scholarships. RSVP to: Pat Wiegmann, 925.376.6088.
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Gold Coast Chamber Players: Sitkovetsky Plays Schumann
Saturday, September 14, 7:30pm, Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall
The stars are coming to Lafayette! Legendary violinist Dmitry Sitkovetsky has made a considerable impact on every aspect of musical life and opens the
Gold Coast Chamber Players 20th Anniversary Season on September 14 at 7:30pm at the Lafayette Library’s Don Tatzin Community Hall. Musicians from around the globe join him for an immersion into the passionate music of Schumann and a post concert celebration at JPG@thebank is open to all patrons. Tickets can be
purchased online or (925) 283-3728. Concerts sell out quickly. Reserve today.
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Pacific Chamber Orchestra: “The Monumental – Beethoven Symphony #9”
Saturday, September 14, 7:30 pm, Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
Pacific Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor Lawrence Kohl, performs Beethoven’s monumental Symphony #9 on September 14, 7:30 pm at Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette and September 15, 3:00 pm at Bankhead Theater, 2400 First Street in Livermore. Experience with Beethoven the hero’s inner journey from mysterious and humble beginnings to thundering triumph expressed in Beethoven’s setting of Schiller’s enduring “Ode to Joy” featuring Soprano Rhoslyn Jones, Mezzo Sylvie Jensen, Tenor Christopher Bengochea, Baritone Ben Brady, and the combined Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir/Pacific Chamber Orchestra choirs, Brett Strader Chorus Master. Tickets are available at
www.PacificChamberOrchestra.org or for the Livermore by calling or visiting the Bankhead box office 925-373-6800 located at 2400 First Street, Livermore.
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Sustainable Sunday by Sustainable Lafayette
Sunday, September 15, 3:30pm-6pm, Jennifer Russell Building, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette
Please join Sustainable Lafayette on Sunday, September 15, 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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8th Annual Moraga Chamber Golf Tournament
Monday, September 16, Moraga Country Club
Delicious BBQ banquet dinner and adult magic entertainment from John Gardenier. Player registration includes: lunch at the driving range, one mulligan, one challenge hole entry, dinner, entertainment, refreshments and prizes. Dinner Only (non players) $40 (starts at 4:30). Registration deadline: September 11.
Learn more and register here.
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Town Hall Theatre Opens 75th SEASON With Fabulous Comedy, THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA McBRIDE
September 26 through October 19, Town Hall Theatre Company, 3535 School Street
Town Hall Theatre 75TH “TRANSFORMATIONS” Season 2019/20 kicks off with Matthew Lopez’s fabulously flamboyant comedy THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE. THE LEGEND OF GEORGIA MCBRIDE will have 12 performances, including two previews,
September 26 through October 19, 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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Gabriel Schama Art Reception and Performance
Thursday, September 26, Doors open at 7pm, Performance at 7:30pm, JPG@The Bank Pop-up Art Gallery and Venue, 3525 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Gabriel Schama’s 3D, topographical artwork will come to life with projection mapping collaboration by SF based startup, Lightform. The Gold Coast Chamber Players, led by Pamela Freund-Striplen on viola, will accompany the projection mapping. This premiere performance will last 12 minutes while new works by Gabriel Schama will be featured. $5 entry free. For more information,
click here or contact Jennifer Perlmutter at 925.284.1485 or
jp@jenniferperlmuttergallery.com.
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Las Trampas School 10th Annual Walk n' Roll
Saturday, September 28, 8:00am Registration Check-In at Lafayette Plaza Park; 8:00am - 12:00pm Breakfast, Entertainment & Raffle; 9:00am - Walk start time; Ice Cream Social at the end of the walk
Join Las Trampas for our 10th annual Walk n’ Roll 1 mile walk, roll or 5K run on Saturday, September 28th from 8:00am to 12:00pm at Lafayette Plaza Park along the beautiful streets of Lafayette, part of the Lafayette/Moraga Trail and ending at the Lafayette Plaza Park for the celebration. You can combine your daily exercise with a fun family event. $25.00 ($30.00 on-site) includes breakfast, live entertainment, raffle prizes, ice cream social and a T-shirt. Register at
www.lastrampas.org or call 925-310-2363.
Since 1958, Las Trampas has helped individuals with developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and to lead fuller lives in their homes, at work and in the community. Every dollar goes directly to client programs and makes a difference in the lives of those with developmental disabilities.
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Trust in Education's Packing Party for Afghan Families
Saturday, September 28, 10am-3pm, Lafayette United Methodist Church, 955 Moraga Rd, Lafayette
Recommended donations include: clothing (all ages), shoes and boots (all ages), winter hats/gloves/scarves, blankets, sleeping bags, pillows, hot water bottles, comforters, clean toys and stuffed animals, pots and pans, school supplies (no books or paper), and backpacks, *computers (please call). We are looking for volunteers to collect and drop off donations, assemble boxes, sort donations, and pack boxes. All ages welcome! 925.299.2010,
trustineducation@gmail.com,
www.trustineducation.org.
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Fantasy Forum Fiesta
Saturday, September 28, 11:30am-3pm, Maria Maria La Cantina, 1470 North Broadway, Walnut Creek
Join the Diablo View Rotary for a fun-filled end-of-summer lunch buffet at Maria Maria La Cantina in Walnut Creek; while the Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble entertains and delights the entire family. Proceeds to benefit Fantasy Forum Actors Ensemble and the Diablo View Rotary Foundation. All-you-can-eat Mexican buffet, two drink coupons, and two raffle tickets included. Limited tickets available so
RSVP early!
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19th Annual Cancer Support Community Gala: An Evening of Hope & Healing
Saturday, September 28, Blackhawk Museum, Danville
This very special event will be held on Saturday, September 28, 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 benefit Cancer Support Community, providing counseling, education and support for cancer patients and their families. For more information, please contact Carol Louisell at 925.953.1209 or
clouisell@cancersupport.net or visit
https://cancersupport.net/events/gala/
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Taste of the East Bay
Saturday, September 28, 4:30pm-7:30pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
A culinary experience supporting Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation. Taste of the East Bay is a celebratory community event featuring sips and bites of savory cuisine from the East Bay's finest establishments. Proceeds benefit patient access and affordability at Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation. For more information call Victoria Caldeira at (510) 204-2957 or
caldeiv@sutterhealth.org.
Register here.
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Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club Raffle
The
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club is noted for “building things”—canoes, kayaks, tear drop trailers, and a 1963 classic VW Beetle. This year’s raffle item is a 17 foot boat whose interior has been completely restored in mahogany. The tickets are $20.00 or 6 for $100.00. If any group wishes to raise a few easy $$$'s for their organization by selling raffle tickets for Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary's rebuilt/classic 1963 Glasspar Seafair Boat. It is another high-quality project from the Rotary Club that builds stuff. To buy tickets, contact John Fazel (
runmtns@prodigy.net) or fellow Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club Rotarian, Chuck Yeager (
carlfyeager@yahoo.com).
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Looking Ahead into October ...
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DRIVE OUT HUNGER, Golf Tournament
Monday, October 7, Round Hill Country Club, 10:30am Registration/11:30am Shotgun Start
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is hosting its 7th annual golf tournament at Round Hill Country Club on Monday, October 7. The tournament includes 18-holes of golf (scramble format), light breakfast, BBQ lunch, awards, buffet dinner and lots of excitement on the course! For more information and to register,
click here.
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Lafayette Property Tour with CSC
Saturday, October 12, 10am-11:30am, across from the Lafayette Community Garden and next to the Lafayette Reservoir
Cancer Support Community (CSC) is planning to establish a rustic campus for health and healing in Lafayette. Join CSC for an ‘open-house’ style tour of our beautiful land! We will share on our planning and opportunities to be part of this exciting movement for our members and their loved ones! The property is located on the south side of Mt. Diablo Boulevard, directly across from the Lafayette Community Garden and next to the Lafayette Reservoir. Look for the Cancer Support Community sign at the entrance. Parking is available on site.
www.cancersupport.net
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2019 Art of Mixology
Saturday, October 12, 4:30 - 7:00 pm, Orinda Theatre Square
The Annual
Art of Mixology event at Orinda Theatre Square is Lamorinda Arts Council's largest fundraiser of the year with an anticipated crowd of 300 attendees. The event will host up to 18 bartenders creating luscious craft cocktails as the audience and judges sample and vote for their favorites. It's an event not to be missed! Tickets are $55 in advance, $65 at the door.
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City of Lafayette Age-Friendly Community Priority-Setting Event
Wednesday, October 16, 10am-12noon, Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Don Tatzin Community Hall
Help shape the future for older adults in Lafayette! Topics will include: summary of focus group data, review of potential programs and services identified from focus groups, next steps to creating an Age-Friendly Action Plan for older adults. Reserve your spot by registering at
seniors@lovelafayette.org or call (925) 284-5050.
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“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band to perform in Lafayette on West Coast Tour
Wednesday, October 16, 7:30pm, Acalanes High School
A decade has passed since the scarlet coats of “The President’s Own” United States Marine Band last appeared on stages along the West Coast. However, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2019, the band returns and will play a free concert in Lafayette. The 7:30 p.m. performance will be held in the Acalanes High School gymnasium and is sponsored by the school’s instrumental music program. Free tickets are available (limit four per request) by visiting
marineband.ticketleap.com. Seating is general admission and ticket holders must be seated by 7:15 p.m.; remaining seats will be released to the standby line at that time.
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5th Annual Walnut Creek Oktoberfest
Saturday, October 19, 11:00am-6:00pm, Civic Park, Walnut Creek
Join us in the biergarten or on the dance floor for another epic Oktoberfest in Walnut Creek. It’s a great place to show off your dirndl dress or don the lederhosen (not mandatory!). This ADMISSION FREE, day-long, family-friendly event recreates the beloved German fall celebration. Oktoberfest will include live entertainment, music, dancing, arts & crafts, biergarten with dozens of craft beers, wine, international music, Kinder Platz Kids Zone, gourmet food booths and over 40 vendors.
Learn more here.
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Join CASA’s 38th Annual Evening of Promise Gala
Saturday, October 19, 6pm-10pm, Round Hill Country Club, 3169 Roundhill Road, Alamo
CASA of Contra Costa County invites you to an inspirational evening of fine dining, silent and live auctions in the beautiful Round Hill Country Club in Alamo. Support the work CASA does with children and youth living in foster care, helping them finding a safe permanent place where they feel empowered to pursue their fullest potential. Funds raised at our event will help CASA transform the lives of foster children and youth within our community. Tickets go fast.
Purchase yours today.
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Free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair returns to Lafayette
Sunday, October 20, 10am-3pm, Acalanes High School
Bay Area Festivals is presenting the 4th annual free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair on
Sunday, October 20, at Acalanes High School in Lafayette. The Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. with free admission and free parking. Some all-time favorite characters from books and movies will be on hand to meet and greet attendees including Pete the Cat, Elephant and Piggie and Spider-Man. There will be storytelling all day by authors and free arts and educational activities. The Fair features authors, illustrators, publishers, educational programs, comics, games and toys exhibitors. The first 200 families will get a free goody bag. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano. They will receive a free raffle ticket for each donated can. Free Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair family tickets can be reserved by clicking on the Eventbrite link at the event website
www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com. All adults registering in advance online will receive a $2 Book Buck at check-in to be used for their first purchase at the Book Fair.
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Town Hall Theatre's 75th Anniversary Masquerade Gala Celebration
Saturday, October 26, 5:30pm-10:00pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd.
Masquerade Gala - okay, we know the Venice Carnival is in February. But October 26 is only a few days before … Halloween, right? Don some festive cocktail attire and perhaps a Venetian Mask and strut your stuff! “Carnevale” in Venice is a huge celebration that goes on for two weeks. Ours is just one big fancy-dress evening to celebrate the spirit of 75 years of theatre for community. Please join us for a memorable evening and the biggest party of the Season! Tickets: $175/seat.
https://www.townhalltheatre.com/75th-gala
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Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events
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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.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 at (925) 899-4539. CDB Talk is FREE but registration is requested due to limited seating. Please note this event will now be held at
Merrill Gardens at Lafayette.
Register here.
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Formula3 Ribbon Cutting!
Tuesday, September 10, 5pm, 983 Moraga Road, Lafayette
Come Join us for our 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. This event is free but
registration is requested.
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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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Coffee with Lafayette Mayor, Mike Anderson
Friday, September 27, 8am-9am, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor! Bring your questions about the City of Lafayette.
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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 23 for Festival cleanup.
(925) 284-7404
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