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, November 11.
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Tuesday Talk: Design Like A Pro
Tuesday, October 22, 12noon-1pm, Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Are you hoping to boost your marketing but don't have the cash to hire a designer? Or do you want to have the agility to create designs on the fly as your business pivots and grows? No problem! Canva is an amazing and simple tool that allows you to do this with ease. In this lunch and learn, you will discover how to upload your brand kit fonts, colors, and logos. You will learn some simple keys for sleek designs. And you will learn how fun and easy this can be!
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Mixer at Lafayette Partners in Education
Wednesday, October 23, 5:30pm-7pm, 3450 Golden Gate Way
Join us for a beautiful fall evening under the tents at the
Lafayette Partners in Education office. Music and artwork by Lafayette public school students available for your enjoyment. LPIE board members and instructors look forwarding to meeting you!
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Coffee with the Mayor
Friday, October 25, 2019 8am-9am
Join us for Coffee with Lafayette Mayor Mike Anderson! This event is free but
registration is requested due to limited seating.
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Lafayette, you rock!!
Thank you for making the 2019 ResRun for Education the best in decades.
We had 2280 participants!!! Record number.
Perfect weather. Amazing attendance. Efficient volunteers. Fun vendor booths.
And roads reopened by 11am.
We had our youngest registered runner Ellie at 1 and our eldest Maria at 92 finish strong.
Congratulations to the 2278 of you in between too!
The Lafayette Chamber and YOUR local schools thank you for supporting them!
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Let the credits roll ….
2019 Presenting Sponsors
City of Lafayette and
The Lafayette Police Department
Zero Waste Recycling Sponsorship
Republic Services
Photo Opportunity & Awards Sponsor
Acalanes Fellowship Lodge #480
Marquis T-Shirt Sponsor
East Bay Oral Surgery – Keith Gronbach, DDS
Course Sponsors
EBMUD, Ford Timing and JV Lucas Paving
Event Sponsors
Bowles & Verna LLP, Cobain Orthodontics, Diablo Foods, Dudum Real Estate, Evergood Quality Meats, Lamorinda Tooth Buds, KIND Snacks, Tutu’s Café, Philz Coffee
Our Vendor Booth Alley
Acalanes Cheer, Beacon Home Care, Center for Sports Medicine, Contra Costa Animal Services Adoption Van, Fabula Tea, Formula 3 Fitness, Glisten and Glow Skincare, Green Alley CBD, K9 Kitchen, Kind Snacks, Lafayette Physical Therapy, Lafayette School District, LPIE – Lafayette Partners In Education, Lafayette Rotary, Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, Lamorinda Toothbuds, Learning Express Toys, Oakland Marathon Club, Oakwood Athletic Club, Roughing It Day Camp, Row House, SewNow, Stat Med Urgent Care, Urban Remedy and KKDV 92.1
Participating Teams
Athens Corporation, Audrey Richardson Group, Contra Costa Animal Services, Diablo Valley Track & Field, Gronbach Oral Surgery, Oakwood Athletic Club and Oakland Marathon Group.
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Welcome to our Newest Member!
The following business has recently joined the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website for more information.
Dave Coleman, 925-212-0217
To help organizations of all sizes define the remarkable and foster their ambition to be more. Website Design & Development, Graphic Design, Social Media, Digital Marketing, Business Consulting
Categories: Website Development, Design & Consultation, Graphic Arts / Design
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Celebration of Womanhood
Wednesday, October 30 from 5*-7 p.m.
Calling all Lafayette ladies! Lafayette Social is proud to partner with the Sutter Health Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and the Lafayette Chamber for A CELEBRATION OF WOMANHOOD SOCIAL.
Join us as we come together to celebrate our womanhood and friendship. There will be pampering, laughter, light bites and beverages, a special gift bag, and more.
WHO: female-identifying Lafayette residents of all ages
WHERE: The Women’s Health Center, 3595 Mt. Diablo Blvd #350 (take elevator to third floor) *This is a program, not an open house, so please plan to arrive at 5 p.m.
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Ribbon Cutting at Nice Lashes & Brows
Join us for a ribbon cutting at Nice Lashes on
November 7 at 5pm. They are located at 3555 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste A.
This event is free but registration is requested.
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Tuesday Talk: Failure to Prosperity
Tuesday, November 12, 12noon-1pm
Are you burning the candle at both ends and still coming up short of your goals? Many clients struggle with this too. Join Holly for this talk, Failure to Prosperity, to discover the secrets to consistent success without burnout or overwhelm.
This event is free but
registration is requested due to limited seating. Registration will be available starting tomorrow, October 15.
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November Chamber Mixer - Mix & Mingle at J. McLaughlin
Wednesday, November 13, 5:30pm–7pm
Celebrate the season of giving with an evening of light bites and festive cocktails at J. McLaughlin. J. McLaughlin, a multigenerational lifestyle brand, has been styling men and women since its New York inception in 1977. Rooted in the tradition of sport, work and play, J. McLaughlin taps into the iconic legacy of true American Sportswear, and is known for its impeccable craftsmanship featuring standout colors and a portfolio of signature prints.
Keeping in the spirit of giving, should anyone decide they can’t leave the mixer without a J. McLaughlin signature piece, J. McLaughlin will donate 15% of all sales to the Las Trampas organization, a Lafayette based nonprofit that has a rich history of providing services to people with developmental disabilities and their families. Cheers!
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41st Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast
We invite everyone! Politicos, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members, etc. to all come together to share in a breakfast and enjoy our special speaker. Event starts at 7am and ends by 8:30am. Breakfast by
Lavash Mediterranean Restaurant and Catering. Our speaker is Sean Perlmutter of
Pivotal Twist with “The Strangers of Kindness.” In his 20 minute talk, Sean Perlmutter will discuss the challenges to kindness, why they need to be overcome, and how to make kindness a core part of your daily existence.
Online registration is now open, no tickets will be sold at the door.
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Women in Leadership, Politics, and Society Town Hall
Saturday, November 2, 1pm-2:30pm, Danville Community Center, 420 Front Street, Danville
This year we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which guaranteed women the right to vote, and a record-breaking 127 women were sworn in as part of the most diverse Congressional class in our nation's history!
Despite the significant jump in female representation in Congress and the strides we have made in advancing women's rights, we are a far cry from true gender equity.
Join Mark DeSaulnier on Saturday, November 2nd in Danville for a special town hall Mark DeSaulnier is hosting on "Women in Leadership, Politics, and Society." The town hall will explore the powerful contributions women have made throughout our nation's history and address the most pressing issues facing women today.
During the town hall, a panel of local women leaders and experts will share their experiences, take questions, and discuss topics like achieving gender and economic equity in the workplace and society, overcoming barriers to women's health care, and increasing women's representation in government.
https://desaulnier.house.gov/town-hall-rsvp
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Cross-Group Networking and Speed Networking Event
Tuesday, November 12, 6:30pm-8:30pm, Capital One Café, 1139 S. N Main St., Walnut Creek
This inaugural Cross-Group Speed Networking Event is a unique event for Chamber members, non-members and business professionals to meet and network faster and MUCH more effectively than at most events. Co-sponsored by Free Public Relations Club, Lafayette Chamber, Walnut Creek Chamber, Toastmasters, Heritage Eats (who is generously providing delicious food), and Social Smart Media with drawings for prizes, this will be one of the most ‘business valuable’ events of the Fall season. Register now (limited admissions) at
www.FreePublicRelationsClub.com.
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75TH ANNIVERSARY MASQUERADE GALA CELEBRATION
Saturday, October 26, 5:30pm-10pm, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
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 for a seat.
Fundraiser for OneJustice
Metro Lafayette is thrilled to be joining "Together for Justice" with Congressman Mark DeSaulnier to host a fundraiser for OneJustice, a California nonprofit that helps provide life-changing legal care to those in need by transforming the civil legal aid system. The event will be held on the patio of Metro Lafayette (3524 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA 94549) Saturday, October 26th from 4-6pm. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres will be served, and Congressman DeSaulnier will speak at 4:30pm. Tickets are $50.
Register here.
Congressman DeSaulnier will share details about his recent visits to the US-Mexico border and the actions that he is taking in Congress to protect immigrant rights. OneJustice's CEO Julia Wilson will also be speaking to highlight several legal services partner organizations that are working on the ground in Contra Costa County, including Bay Area Legal Aid, Catholic Charities of the East Bay and International Institute of the Bay Area.
"Carve Out a New Tradition" Give Blood
Wednesday, October 30, 9:30am-3:30pm, Location: Lafayette City Offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Parking Lot
The City of Lafayette is sponsoring a Community Blood Drive, benefiting the American Red Cross. We encourage everyone who is able to donate to please do so. Remember just one pint can save up to THREE lives. For more information and to make a reservation,
click here.
The Nut Factory Holiday Open House
Thursday, October 31 and Saturday, November 2, 10am-4pm, 3477 Golden Gate Way
Come by and see The Nut Factory's Holiday Gift selections and sample the wonderful nuts, candies and gourmet treats. All paid orders placed during the Open House will receive a 10% discount on cash or check purchases. 7% discount on credit card purchases. Excludes shipping and handling. Questions?
Call
(925) 283-6151.
Learning Express Toys of Lafayette is looking for friendly candidates to work at the Lafayette Store.
Learning Express Toys is the nation's leading franchisor of educational toy stores. Learning Express Toys' product mix is carefully selected from manufacturers around the world that produce toys with exceptional play value. If you feel this might be the job for you then email your resume to
lafayetteca@learningexpress.com.
For Rent: $850 Private Full-Time Treatment Room in Lafayette Health Clinic
Full time, unfurnished treatment room available in health clinic in downtown Lafayette. Three acupuncturists and a rolfer creating a small health clinic looking specifically for one person or partnership (no-subletting) who wants to use this room to run their health practice - ideal for massage, psychotherapy, nutrition, health coaching, mindfulness, naturopath or any one-on-one health modalities. The room for rent will be unfurnished and ready for move now.
More info here.
Diversity and Inclusion Committee
The Lafayette School District is accepting applications to select members of its Diversity and Inclusion Committee. The committee will be composed of parents, staff, and community members from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences who have demonstrated commitment to this work. Once the committee is convened, it will meet on a regular basis at reasonable intervals throughout the school year.
The work may include consideration of programs and staff development to address issues of inclusion and diversity, curricular approaches which highlight role models and consider representation, parent education, and the district’s approach to special events with respect to acknowledging diversity and different perspectives.
If you would be interested in serving on the committee, go to
lafsd.org and click on the link "Diversity and Inclusion Application" and be specific as possible about your experience in the district and your interest in these issues. If you have any questions regarding the upcoming work on the committee please contact me at
superintendent@lafsd.org.
Application deadline is Friday, November 8, 2019 and the committee will convene its first meeting in January 2020.
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Day of the Dead Exhibit - Diá De Los Muertos Altar
October 21, 2019 - November 4, Lafayette Library
Diá de Muertos is a holiday celebrated throughout Mexico and other parts of Latin America, and by people of Mexican ancestry living in other places, especially here in the United States. Come visit this cultural exhibit at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center to learn more, and participate by making an ofrenda (offering) to honor your loved ones who are deceased.
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
October 21, 2019 - November 2, Lafayette Library
Join us for our annual Halloween Scavenger hunt throughout the Children's, Teen, and Tech areas. Prizes for all participants (one entry per week please!) and a chance to enter into a larger prize drawing. Different challenges for different ages. From Elementary through High School.
John Muir Laws: Thinking Like a Naturalist
Wednesday, October 23, 2:30 - 3:30 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
Learn how to get more out of every nature ramble! Naturalist and illustrator John Muir Laws will demonstrate simple and fun techniques you can incorporate into your own recreational nature study, classroom, or family outings.
Bob Barner Author Visit: Dem Bones
Thursday, October 24, 3:30 - 4:30 PM Homework Center
Join us for a special storytime with author Bob Barner! When Bob isn’t writing and drawing, he likes to show kids how pictures and stories come together in books. He may even bring his guitar and other fun music to play along with his telling of his beloved, storytime classic, Dem Bones. Bob will stay after storytime to sign books and take pictures. Space is limited so register early! To register
click here.
Mystery Writers of America Norcal Author Panel
Friday, October 25, 7:00 - 8:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
The Mystery Writers of America NorCal presents: Mystery Week at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center, featuring Michael Cooper, Heather Haven, Laurie R. King, Peggy Lucke, and Janice Peacock. These Bay Area authors will have a lively discussion about mystery genres, sub-genres, the creative process, triumphs, challenges, and inspirations. You may even learn whether these local authors agree with MWA's motto: Crime doesn’t pay...enough. For more information and to register
click here.
Lafayette Historical Society presents: How Eminent Domain Changed Lamorinda
Sunday, October 27, 2:00 - 3:00 PM Don Tatzin Community Hall
This presentation will be of interest to everyone in Lamorinda! Imagine being told that the land your home sits on will become part of a reservoir that will not even benefit local residents. Or that your back yard is needed for a freeway. Well known speaker Stuart Swiedler will utilize aerial photographs, images of properties and documents to examine how eminent domain impacted the course of Lamorinda in the 20th century, culminating in efforts to prevent a freeway's construction. To register
click here.
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