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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
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30th Annual Lafayette Res Run for Education
Healthy Lifestyles Fair Vendor Opportunities
Looking to have an engaging conversation with local runners and the school community? Table your business in the Healthy Lifestyles Fair ... Sunday, Oct. 23, 7:30am-10:30 on Lafayette Circle, adjacent to the Res Run for Education finish line! Reach out to AJ for information on how to book. Current vendors include:
City of Lafayette DEIB Committee
Join us on Race Day
Race Day is Sunday, October 23, 2022: 5k, 10k (around the Lafayette Reservoir), or 2 mile fun walk/run. 5k: 8am, 10k: 8:15am, 2 mile: 8:45am. The start and finish line is in downtown Lafayette between Safeway and the RoundUp Saloon. The Reservoir Challenge (Virtual Race) runs October 13-22, 2022. Race packets that include our traditional long sleeve t-shirt and race bib will be available starting next week, October 17.
Build YOUR Team
Looking to sign up your group or team? Contact Sara ASAP! Contact Ginny ASAP for details on how to sign up. We can provide a discount code for your group of 10 or more. For the fifth year in a row (approximately) we are welcoming Team Athens Administrators!
Zoonie's
The first 100 students from each school will receive a voucher at packet pickup for a 1/4lb of bulk candy from Zoonie's!
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Welcome NEW Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
1615 Soscol Ave, Napa, CA
Casey Weider, 908-507-5661
Amplified Digital Agency, is a full service omni-channel digital marketing agency.
Categories: Advertising & Direct Mail, Marketing Services
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3420 Mount Diablo Blvd, Suite B, Lafayette, CA
BrieHannah Weijnschenk, 925-635-8704
Two of Wands is a full-service salon in the heart of Lafayette, offering everything from bikini facials to waxing services.
Categories: Skin Care Services / Products, Spa Services
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Trick or Treat Street is BACK!
Let's welcome trick-or-treaters back to downtown Lafayette! This free, fun, family-friendly event promoted by your Lafayette Chamber will be held Friday, October 28, 4pm-6pm.
Children and their parents/care-givers are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Plaza Way to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday, October 28, 2022. This event is free for everyone and recommended for children 9 and under. Come in costume! Don’t forget to bring your Trick-or-Treat bag.
Participants (as of October 10, 2022)
Lafayette Plaza Park
Oak Hill Road
Lafayette Circle
Trim Hair Lafayette
La Fiesta Square
Mt. Diablo Blvd (South Side)
Clock Tower Building
Mercantile Building
Philz Coffee
Mt. Diablo Blvd. (North Side)
Jesennie's Upholstery
AT&T
Interested in participating? Contact Ginny to be put on the list!
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Kimberley Harrison Interiors
Join us for a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting at Kimberley Harrison Interiors at their new location at 71 Lafayette Circle, 5:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, October 13. The celebration will be catered, cocktails will be served and includes live music!
Lafayette Chamber members meet at 5:00pm, Ribbon Cutting promptly at 5:30pm.
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Five Little Monkeys
It's their Grand Opening here in Lafayette, 11am-4pm on Saturday, October 15!
Lafayette Chamber members meet at 10:30am, Ribbon Cutting promptly at 11am.
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals Fall Networking Mixer
Yo Pros Fall Networking Mixer! Wednesday, October 19, 5-7pm at Headlands Brewing Company, 3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Bring your business cards!
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Mixpo 2022
Mixpo 2022 is hosted by your 5 local Chambers – Lafayette Chamber, Walnut Creek Chamber, Pleasant Hill Chamber, Concord Chamber and Martinez Chamber.
Mixpo 2022 combines the best of a mixer, and a business expo. Chamber members are encouraged to attend as a guest or attend as an exhibitor and host a booth space (limited space available). If you would like to participate as a vendor please contact AJ.
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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast
Thursday, November 17, 7am-8:30am, Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center
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, Chris Helfrich.
Chris is a social entrepreneur and nonprofit leader committed to finding innovative solutions to community-based issues and problems. Currently, Chris is President and CEO of Stephen and Ayesha Curry's Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation, which he helped launch in July 2019.
Doors open at 7am with coffee, 7:15am buffet, 7:30am program, ends by 8:30am. A traditional egg breakfast will be provided by Sunrise Bistro Catering. Breakfast buffet includes scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, breakfast potatoes, fruit, and pastries. Gluten free option includes organic plain low-fat yogurt, berry compote, and sunrise granola. Coffee and tea will be served along with orange juice.
Tickets will only be available until 10am Friday, November 11, unless sold out prior. This is an indoor event, maximum 150 people.
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Retirement Send Off for Jay Lifson
On October 3, 2022, friends, family, colleagues and staff celebrated the retirement of Jay Lifson at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. Thank you to everyone who joined us for this heart-warming occasion! Jay has been the Executive Director of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce since 2005.
Presenters included:
MC: Steven Falk
Jeff Lifson, Jay's brother
Buddy Brodwin, Jay's longtime friend
Chamber Board of Directors: Kathy Merchant, Dennis Garrison and John McCormick
Niroop Srivatsa, Manager, City of Lafayette
Teresa Gerringer, 2022 Mayor, City of Lafayette
Jay Lifson - the one and only!
The community and especially the Chamber Staff and Board of Directors thank you, Jay, for your ongoing commitment to Lafayette.
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Ribbon Cutting at the Peter Pan Foundation
The Peter Pan Foundation recently moved to a new location affectionately called the Treehouse at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. On Thursday evening, October 6, along with the Mayor of Lafayette, Teresa Gerringer, the Lafayette Chamber enjoyed a flash mob, heartwarming performances, the opportunity to see their new location, and met many PPFers, their families, and their board during the ribbon cutting ceremony!
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Sustainable Contra Costa's 14th Annual Awards Gala & Fundraiser
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Thank You to our Community Partners!
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Supporting Our Nonprofits
Our October community nonprofit email blast was sent out on Friday, September 30, check it out here!
Submissions for the Oct-Nov-Dec edition of the Arts Community email blast are due Thursday, October 13 by noon!
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Business Resources & Opportunities |
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John Muir Health - Open Enrollment Support
Do you have new hires that are in need of a new doctor? Or patient education? John Muir Health can help! We can participate in virtual or in person events to help your employees – and we can provide giveaways!
As a reminder, John Muir Health contracts with most major health insurance plans such as Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, United Healthcare, and more. Visit the John Muir Health website Accepted Insurance Plans for more details.
We are also located throughout the Bay Area. To see a full list of our locations, click here.
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Navigating Fear in a New Era of Uncertainty | Holly Jean Jackson | TEDxApex
Virtually everyone I know feels some level of global and personal uncertainty and/or fear. Learn how to use the FEAR method and you will be able to tackle any fear or challenge that life throws your way with confidence. Watch here!
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A Brighter Day's 3rd Annual Virtual Gala
Please join us in celebrating a year's worth of achievements and continuing our mission of preventing teen suicide at A Brighter Day's 3rd Annual Virtual Gala on November 10th at 5:30pm. We’ll have an exciting night full of music performances, live speakers, virtual door prizes, a silent and live auction, and much more!
We are actively seeking donations and sponsorships from our community to help support the success of our Virtual Gala this year. We would greatly appreciate any donations no matter the size. If you are interested in donating, please contact our Event Coordinator, Courtney, at courtney@abrighterday.info or (925) 360-0127.
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The Weekly Roundup
➡ Monday is Indigenous Peoples' Day
➡ City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 11
➡ Try a Countertop Induction Cooktop with PG&E’s Loaner Program
➡ Voter Information Guides Mailed
➡ Deadline Extended to Apply for Below Market Rate (BMR) Homes
➡ Have Dinner at the Canyon Club Brewery to Benefit Moraga Rotary on October 11
➡ International Film Showcase at the Orinda Theatre
➡ Town Hall Theatre Happenings
➡ Lafayette’s 30th Res Run for Education: Have you registered yet?
➡ Future of Water in Central Contra Costa Town Hall on October 26
➡ Free Bus Rides in October
➡ Certain Businesses Eligible for an ABC Renewal Fee Waiver
➡ Community Events and Meetings
➡ Public Meetings
➡ Community Briefs
➡ Cultural Observations and Celebrations
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's Weekly Update
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You're Invited! Legislative Town Hall + Student Debt Workshop
From Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember, 16th District
I wanted to take a moment to update you about two upcoming events for this October - a Legislative Update Town Hall on October 11th and a Virtual Student Debt Workshop on October 10th.
Over the last few months, my colleagues and I have dug in and have been working hard to solve some of California's biggest challenges. I want to update you on that work and, even more importantly, I want to hear directly from you. The Legislative Town Hall will feature updates on my legislative package, the state budget process, and Q&A. If you have questions you would like to submit in advance, you can send them to Assemblymember.bauer-kahan@assembly.ca.gov with subject line "Town Hall". I hope you will stop by and be part of this vital conversation!
End of Session Town Hall - Tuesday, October 11th, 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM, Program begins at 6:00 PM, San Ramon Community Center Fountain Room, 7000 Bollinger Canyon Rd, San Ramon, CA 93483. Zoom information for those who would like to join us virtually will be sent to the RSVP list. RSVP here.
Additionally, I am hosting a Virtual Student Debt Workshop in partnership with the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation. This will feature information on the status of student loan cancellation, public service loan forgiveness, and time to get your questions answered.
Student Debt Workshop - Monday, October 10th, 6 - 7:00 PM; Zoom access information will be sent the morning of the event to all who RSVP. RSVP here.
You can also always reach out to my district office with any questions, comments or suggestions: 925-244-1600 or http://a16.asmdc.org
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Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) Candidates Nights
The Lafayette Homeowners Council invites all residents to two October evenings of Candidates Nights. The first will be on Thursday, October 13th, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., with presentations by our recently reappointed City Council Members Teresa Gerringer, Susan Candell and Wei-Tai Kwok. At 7 p.m. there will be introduction of and presentations from, the six candidates for the Lafayette School District Board of Governors. These will be followed by a question and answer session open to all participants.
The second event, on October 20th, will begin at 7 p.m. We will have introductions of, presentations from, and Q and A with, our candidates who are seeking a position on the Acalanes Union High School District Board of Governors. This, too, is open to all participants.
THESE EVENINGS WILL BOTH BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM. Please see the LHC website www.lafayettehomeownerscouncil.org for the ZOOM link. (Because October 20 is getting a little late, it could be helpful if voters held their ballots until each has heard all of the candidates for office.)
The candidates for the Lafayette School District Board of Governors are: Katy Foreman, Niels Larsen, Sarah Lind, Robb McSorley, Dave Smith, and Rob Sturm. The candidates for the Acalanes Union High School District are Jennifer Chen, Clayton Gardner, Nancy Kendzierski, Gabriel Morris Ledeen, Renee Nowak, Christopher Severson, and Mark Woolway.
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League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley
The League of Women Voters of Diablo Valley cordially invites you to attend the following candidates’ forums for the November 8th election. The format will include brief candidate statements followed by questions. Questions may be submitted in advance by email to voter.services@lwvdv.org.
Note: The League of Women Voters does not endorse or oppose candidates.
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Local Events & Announcements |
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Golden Happy Hour
We invite all Lamorinda seniors to join us for an early evening of warm smiles, engaging conversation & mingling in Golden company! Jim and Nancy Scala will be there to greet everyone.
Thanks to Molly Gleason-Kodama of Aegis Living Moraga for sponsoring light refreshments for this event! (All will be responsible for their own beverages.)
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A Night with Doris Anahi Muñoz
Wednesday, October 12 at 6:30 via Zoom
Acalanes High School is very fortunate to host Doris Anahi Muñoz, a musician and arts advocate from Los Angeles, California. She released her critically acclaimed debut EP “Aprendiendo por las Malas” summer 2022, and is the subject of Mija, a Disney Original Documentary focused on Doris’ years as an artist manager supporting her family’s immigration journey, which will be released on the Disney+ platform soon.
Co-sponsored by Acalanes Student Government and Acalanes Parents Club.
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TOWN HALL THEATRE REINTRODUCES THEMSELVES WITH OPEN HOUSE
Contra Costa’s oldest continually-operating theatre company has used the difficulties of the last two-and-a-half years as an opportunity to create a new and unique kind of community-based theatre company. In an open house on October 15th, Town Hall Theatre wants to re-introduce itself to the community and share where they see the historic theatre going forward.
Since reducing their programming and moving it online in early 2020, Town Hall Theatre has taken steps to completely replace and reconstruct their artistic programming and all-ages theatre education classes in order to create a better, more impactful company. Their vision is for a company that is a better community member by addressing racism and white supremacy, the rising cost of living in the Bay Area and the other issues that impact equity and accessibility.
In addition to ongoing DEI work that the theatre is conducting with their staff, board, and teaching artists, the most impactful change Town Hall has made has been to their artistic programming with the adoption of a “curation model.” In 2020 the company made the difficult choice to eliminate the position of Artistic Director. “At the time it was entirely a financial decision,” says Managing Director Dennis Markam. “But as we looked forward we saw a chance to address an issue we were facing pre-COVID: how do you organically foster more diversity and inclusiveness not only on our stage, but in positions for leadership and direction?” The solution was to create a new position of Curator of Artistic Programming (CAP).
This new position would focus on outreach and encouraging artists around the Bay Area to submit works that had significance or connection to them. The CAP would then work with a committee of staff, board, and community members to develop a Main Stage season that reflects the interests and experience of the Bay Area artistic community. “As both a producer and artist in the area I have seen so many directors that have been overlooked with fresh takes on canonical material, and playwrights with beautifully fresh stories that SHOULD be out there for people to see,” says Daniel J. Eslick, Town Hall’s Curator of Artistic Programming. “Yet, because of systemic problems those incredible artists are overlooked.
Another big programming change is the New Voices Series. This is Town Hall’s new works program that consists of a series of small-scale productions and readings that feature local playwrights whose work is still in the workshopping phase. This offers playwrights a chance to hear their work aloud and see it “on its feet.” “I feel so lucky to be able to help champion these new pieces as the Curator of Artistic Programming and someone who loves the medium of theatre,” says Eslick. “And I’m so thrilled to be able to lead our community on a journey into uncharted waters. All I can say is, keep an eye on what we’re creating.”
The Town Hall Open House will give the community a chance to meet some of the staff and board of Town Hall, ask questions, hear about their upcoming season and plans for the space (which the theatre company now owns), and offer feedback and guidance for what they would like to see on the Town Hall Stage. The event is on October 15th at 6:00, and is free and open to the public. It will be followed by the final pay-what-you-like performance of “The Body Play”. “The Body Play” is part of the New Voices Series and kicks off Town Hall’s 2022-2023 Season.
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It's time for the Five Little Monkeys Fall Give Back Program!
When you sign up your school or organization, you will be issued a special promo code to use at checkout in-store or online from November 1-15, 2022.
Each purchase made with this code during the give back period will earn your school/organization 15% of the pre-tax total!
The more toys that are purchased with your school/organization’s code, the more money your school/organization will raise!
The success of this partnership relies on kids, parents and your community sharing your organization's unique code widely among family and friends.
Take advantage of free delivery over $50 within CA, free in-store pick-up, and free shipping on all deliveries outside of CA over $100!
We offer free gift wrapping and a unique selection of the best educational toys, games and books for children.
Support your local school/organization and a local business at the same time!
*Sign up by 10/24/2022. Codes will be emailed no later than 10/26/2022. Organizations must have their code used at least 3 times or the pre-tax total of all purchases for your organization be at least $200 during the promotion period (11/1-11/15/22) in order to qualify for a check. Checks will be mailed by December 31, 2022. Not valid with any other offer, discount, promotion or on clearance items. Valid on in-stock products only.
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DPEC Event - The Emotionally Naked Truth About Youth Suicide
DPEC invites you to attend The Emotionally Naked Truth About Youth Suicide
October 18, 2022, 6:30-8:30 P.M.
The Lafayette School District Parent Education Committee (DPEC), in partnership with Acalanes High School and St. Perpetua School, is bringing this important learning opportunity to our community. This is a challenging and important topic, and we are confident that speaker Anne Moss Rogers will help our adult community better understand this complex issue so that we can support our students.
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Town Hall on the Future of Water in Central Contra Costa Planned for October 26
With drought the new norm in California, how can we ensure Central Contra Costa County has a reliable water supply for the future? What are the opportunities and challenges for using recycled water to help meet our community’s water needs?
to make the most of our precious water resources.
The town hall will take place Wednesday, October 26, 11:30 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. at Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Boulevard in Lafayette. Lunch will be provided.
All are welcome. The event is free, but space is limited, so pre-registration is requested by October 19th. To register, visit https://bit.ly/townhallwater or contact (925) 988-7780 or kberto@rossmoor.com. The town hall is sponsored by Rossmoor in partnership with EBMUD and Central San to benefit the local central county communities of Alamo, Danville, Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and Walnut Creek that do not have access to
recycled water.
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Show Your Membership!
Would you like to include a Lafayette Chamber membership emblem on your website or other marketing materials?
The Lafayette Chamber would be happy to provide you with the appropriate logos. Simply email your request to holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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Sign up for Text Notifications!
Please note: to signup via text you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used for verify you are over 21 years of age.
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