The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held September 17 & 18, 2022 in Downtown Lafayette - 20+ bands on 4 stages, 300 arts/craft booths including a Local Artists Alley, 4 kid zones and so much more!

Be sure to stop by our nonprofit vendor's booths:

We are completely SOLD OUT for festival booths but we are seeking additional community groups for volunteer opportunities. Contact Sara at sara@lafayettechamber.org if interested.

In 2021 we gave over $42,000 back to our schools! Sign up now!

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.

Looking to sign up a group? Contact Sara ASAP! Race packets that include our traditional long sleeve t-shirt (shown here is our 2022 design!) and race bib will be available early October.

We have a Water Station Sponsorship available, contact Ginny if you are interested!

Support OUR schools. Register TODAY! The first 100 students from each school will receive a voucher at packet pickup for a 1/4lb of bulk candy from Zoonie's!

A Friend of the Chamber membership provides a way for community members to support the efforts of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. We are 74 years strong and our mission continues “To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.” 

All aspects that make up a community are important to us: schools, residents, churches and synagogues, community organizations, activities, and the city government. Chamber members work with representatives of all these groups for the betterment of our community. A lifetime Friend of the Chamber membership is $150 per family. Learn more here>>

At the Lafayette Mercantile, 3587 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

Please consider supporting our various nonprofits. Our August-September Arts Community email blast (many of which are also nonprofits) can be viewed HERE.

Have an event to share with our community? Add it to our Community Calendar!

The Community Foundation of Lafayette is excited to welcome you on October 1 to the Winemakers Dinner & Dance: Under A Harvest Moon at the Lafayette Park Hotel Fountain Courtyard.

 This event SOLD OUT last year so purchase your tickets early by clicking HERE.

Join the Notes4Hope community in the fight against breast cancer on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the historic Lafayette Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street in Lafayette, CA.

Tickets: https://www.notes4hope.org/luce-2022 

Bar & delicious food by The Fourth Bore (& Forge) available for purchase.

Notes4Hope builds a community around the healing power of music to raise funds and provide education on breast cancer prevention initiatives.

Your involvement allows FREE Wellness And Recovery (WAR) kits to land in the hands of those facing cancer, AND also helps fund FREE programs and services through the Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area.

Sculpture in the Garden Closing Night | August 27^th 5:30-7:30

Meditative Sound Bath | September 15^th 5-6pm 

Children’s Programs are back starting September 7^th! We have Workshops in the Plaza every Wednesday and Story Time in the Garden every Thursday.

You are invited!!!  The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center is celebrating its 11^th year with a COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE on Sunday, August 28^th from 11am to 2pm. The event is free and will feature inspirational speakers. Jim ‘Doc’ Hale will share fascinating information about the people who lived on this land for centuries before the 1800’s and a beekeeper from Mt. Diablo Beekeepers will talk about the amazing nature of bees and art of beekeeping.

Endurance and functionality define “Vintage”. How appropriate that the dedicated member volunteers at Assistance League® Thrift Shop at the Wayside Inn, the well known landmark in Lafayette, are preparing for the ever-popular Vintage Event. Save the dates for Tuesday, August 30, at 10:00 am. sharp, through Saturday, September 3, until 3:00 pm. 

Not limited to viticulture, the term “Vintage” refers to authentic items ranging from 20 to 99 years in age. This year’s inventory features women’s clothing, hard goods, toys, donated jewelry, décor and household items, linens and books. Prices range from as little as $2 to $60. When you enter this well-known landmark, please notice a blend of historical significance and renovation, both of which make for an enjoyable shopping experience. 

As always, thank you for your support and donations. Both benefit Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s 16 hands-on philanthropic programs. To learn more, please visit this website: assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.

Lamorinda Village will be hosting a Valuation Day in partnership with the auction house Clars on September 1 from 10 AM to 2 PM at LOPC - Fellowship Hall (49 Knox Drive). Similar to Antiques Roadshow, our valuation day is a great opportunity to find out what your treasures are worth from specialists in fine arts, jewelry, modern furniture and design, Asian art and decorative art. Go treasure hunting in your own home and bring your items in for valuation. Maybe you leave with a story to tell. Hopefully, the secret meaning behind a painting will be revealed. Fingers crossed something in your home is a hidden gem. Come and join the fun! Please come support Lamorinda Village for this entertaining Fundraiser.

Cost: $50.00 for three items, $75.00 for up to five items All proceeds benefit Lamorinda Village. Contact Lamorinda Village to set up an appointment window: tel: (925) 283-3500 info@lamorindavillage.org. https://lamorinda.helpfulvillage.com

Liz Coyle was inspired to launch Quiltlove after making a quilt for her friend's (and Lafayette resident) young daughter who was diagnosed with leukemia.  

In honor of her history and Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, which begins September 1, Quiltlove is donating 10% of proceeds from Children's Cancer Support Quilts purchased through 9/30 to the Children's Cancer Research Fund. Quiltlove quilts are designed to be given as group gifts, and feature drawings and messages written by the quilt recipient's support network printed on fabric squares. They are an affordable, personal and truly meaningful way to wrap someone special in your love and support.

For every ten quilts sold, Quiltlove donates one to a child facing a serious medical issue at George Mark's Children's House.

Join White Pony Express at the 2022 online “All of Us” Auction this September! Want a chance to promote your business? WPE is still accepting donations of auction items! Accepted items include gift certificates, food and drink, vacation rentals, art, and more. You will receive a tax receipt for the value of your donation and an opportunity to reach new potential customers. And best of all—you will help alleviate hunger and food waste in Contra Costa County!

Learn more about WPE at: https://www.whiteponyexpress.org.

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Robert Dubac’s "THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?" is described by critics as “An indisputably riotous show… a don’t miss night at the theater!” it is hands down one of the funniest solo shows you will ever see. Don’t miss it! It’s comedy on steroids. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

Lamorinda CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) has resumed in-person CERT Basic classes. We invite residents to register for the Fall Class series starting September 8, 2022 in Lafayette. The Fall class series will be held Thursday nights from 9/8 – 11/3 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the Lafayette Community Center. The subjects covered in the class include: personal and home preparedness for all-hazard emergencies, hazardous materials and fire safety; disaster medical response, light search and rescue, Incident Command System, disaster psychology, terrorism, radio communications and pet preparedness. Wildfire season has already started, learn how to best prepare for it by taking the CERT class series. Spaces are filling up fast. To register go to: https://classes.lamorindacert.org.

Join us Friday, September 9! The day will start off with a tour and orientation followed by getting your hands dirty. Lunch is from 12:30-1:00pm and the day wraps up at 2pm.

Please bring your own lunch or snack, work gloves, sun protection, layered clothing, and water bottle. Must be 18 years or older or attending with a parent or legal guardian to attend. Register here: https://jmlt.org/get-involved/calendar/

Friday, Sept. 9, from 6:00 - 8:30pm at the outdoor Upper Plaza of Orinda Library. Order Tickets by Sept. 2. Price is $105 per person. Purchase Here or go to orindarotary.org or scan QR code on the event flyer. 

Contact Melissa Roeder at orindarotaryfundraiser@gmail.com for assistance.

September 10th 10 am to 2 pm. Held in Orinda Village around Orinda Motors and on Orinda Way. Enjoy vintage and modern exotic cars, trucks and unique motorcycles. See a Special Exhibit of Classic Stock and Resto-Mod Pickup Trucks. Great family fun outdoors. Food trucks, Loard's ice cream. Raffles.

Proceeds benefit The Orinda Association and our Seniors Around Town ride program. For more information go to www.OrindaCarShow.com.

On Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1-7pm at The Moraga Commons Park, Notes4Hope presents full electric music from 3 legendary rock bands performed by 3 of the greatest cover bands of our time!

Food provided by The Forge Pizza Fire Truck, Slow Hand BBQ, La Hacienda Mexican Buffett, Loards Ice Cream and more. Craft Beer from Canyon Club Brewery, Cider from 2 Towns, Wine, Numi Ice Tea and other non-alcoholic beverages. Vendor Village with collective apparel booth, face painting, temporary tattoos, jewelry, wellness and more.

Want to find some vintage items at an affordable price? Stop by any of six local thrift shoppes from September 16th - 18th for our Vintage Days sale! Come find vintage clothing, antiques, heirloom treasures, and much more, all at bargain prices. By supporting Hospice East Bay thrift shoppes you're helping us provide quality hospice care to everyone in our community and helping the environment at the same time! When you visit, be sure to mention the Chamber of Commerce to receive an additional 10% off your purchase! Stay informed on upcoming sales, online shoppe offerings, and more by following us on social media or signing up for email alerts at www.HospiceEastBay.org

Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise will be selling raffle tickets for their beautiful flower cart at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 17 & 18 in Downtown Lafayette. Proceeds to go our White Pony Express Van Project. 

Come support mental health in your community. BeingwellCA is looking for volunteers for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. To find more contact us at info@beingwellCA.org.

LPIE is thrilled to once again participate in the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival! Want to help our public schools benefit from the event? Volunteer at LPIE's booth by signing up here. Thank you to the Chamber for your continued support of our Lafayette students!

For more information visit www.lpie.org

Mindful Littles Family Service Learning Event -

Birthday Bags for Monument Crisis Center

at Lamorinda Music - 81 Lafayette Cir, Lafayette, CA 94549

This is an engaging opportunity for children and families to learn about challenges facing low-income families in the Bay Area. This event will be fun and accessible for everyone, especially young minds and eager hearts. Let's exercise our compassion muscles and support families in need. REGISTER HERE!

Join us for a wonderful night of inspiration and celebration! Sustainable Contra Costa will present the Leadership in Sustainability Awards at the 14th Annual Awards Gala on September 22nd. This event honors individuals and organizations for their outstanding contributions and commitment to a healthy environment, economy, and society. County Supervisor John Gioia will be our master of ceremonies, along with other special guests. Get all the details HERE. The awards program will also feature our Visionary Partner Central Contra Costa Sanitary District presenting their Pollution Prevention Awards, as well as our Benefactor Partner, the Contra Costa Green Business Program presenting new and re-certified green businesses. The evening begins with a reception where guests will enjoy food, wine and beer from our local, sustainable Partners, such as Sunrise Bistro, Mt. Diablo HS Hospitality Academy, Captain and Viano Vineyards, R&B Cellars, and Calicraft Brewing, as well as a silent auction featuring local goods and services. Early Bird tickets are now on sale. Price goes up Sept. 4th!

The Orinda & Lafayette Fall 2022 Class Schedule for the Cooking with Kids Foundation is now available! Register at www.lafayetterec.org or in Orinda: www.cityoforinda.org. 

For more information visit www.cwkf.org. 

Lafayette Juniors 29^th Annual Rummage Sale

Saturday, October 1st, 8 am–2 pm. Special Early Bird Entrance fee $10 per adult from 7 am–8am.  Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette. Pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, children's gear, furniture, household goods, and much more. Visit www.lafayettejuniors.org. 

Mobility Matters has been giving escorted rides to senior and veteran since 2005. Mobility Matters is also looking for volunteer drivers.

Volunteer to help us pack school supplies into backpacks, bundle books and more with Sydney Paige this summer. Sign up here and/or contact us at info@sydneypaige.org if you’d like to hold a private employee pack-out event. 

The Sydney Paige Foundation is hosting its annual fundraising event on Saturday, October 8. Various opportunities exist for sponsoring this event. Click here to learn more.

October 13 – Lafayette City Council and Lafayette School District Board of Governors

October 20 – Acalanes Union High School District Board of Governors

Join Sunflower Hill on October 21 for our annual fundraising gala, the Sunflower Soirée, at McGrail Vineyards and Winery in Livermore! The evening will include live music and an art show by local adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, games, a live auction and raffles, engaging speakers, and more. For more information and to buy tickets and sponsorships, visit www.sunflowerhill.org.  

McGrail Vineyards and Winery, 5600 Greenville Road, Livermore CA 94550

Contact Information: Michael Roberts, Michael@sunflowerhill.org

A Brighter Day would like to announce its newest partnership with BetterHelp, the largest therapy platform worldwide. BetterHelp changes the way people get help with facing life’s challenges by providing convenient, discreet, and affordable access to a licensed therapist. Our new partnership makes professional therapy available for our supporters anytime, anywhere, through a computer, tablet, or smartphone.

Are financial difficulties preventing you from starting therapy? Our partnership includes free therapy sessions for those who are struggling to pay for services. For more information, please contact us at Shaina@abrighterday.info or call (510) 206-1103.

We at A Brighter Day want to thank you for your continued support in helping provide mental health resources to parents and teens. Please visit our website abrighterday.info for additional resources.

For more information, feel welcome to reach out to me at 510-206-1103. And come join our mailing list at www.abrigherday.info.

BACN is holding a virtual donation drive to assist us in filling our food pantry. When you donate to the Nursery, you help families put food on the table.

You can help by ordering from our wish list at https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3RFD6OMZ9JJXB?ref_=wl_share

FREE BUS PASSES: If your student could take transit to school, apply for free bus passes through Pass2Class. Up to two months of free rides on County Connection, WestCAT, AC Transit, or Tri Delta Transit. Passes available while supplies last from 511 Contra Costa. Apply now at www.pass2class.org. 

Friends Corner Book Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic areas for your shopping pleasure. 

Interested? Send an email to friendscornerbookshop@gmail.com.

Featured Volunteer Opportunities at Hope Solutions

After-School Program Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to provide academic and mentoring support for the children in our after-school programs: We ask volunteers to commit to one afternoon per week (Monday-Thursday) through the end of the semester at one of our four sites: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Pittsburg, or Bay Point. If you are interested in becoming a Homework Club volunteer tutor, please complete our interest form: https://www.hopesolutions.org/volunteer-interest.

For Spring 2023, anticipate a new twist on our Wizard of Oz annual gala theme as we shift from Ruby Slippers to Ruby Boots: There’s No Place Like Home. The 15th annual event will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at the San Ramon Marriott Hotel. The gala will have Western flair and include silent and live auctions, dinner, entertainment by David Martin’s House Party, and more! Our planning committee kicks off in August. If you are interested in learning more about this fun, fundraising and planning committee, please contact Carrie Veurink, Manager of Development & Community Outreach at cveurink@hopesolutions.org or call at (925) 542-5068. Sponsorship and auction donation opportunities are also available. To see a full list of our current involvement opportunities

If you have any questions about our opportunities for involvement, please contact Sandibel Arnold at sarnold@hopesolutions.org or call (925) 788-3676.

Learn more about all our career opportunities, by visiting: https://www.hopesolutions.org/career-opportunities/

Learn more on their website at https://lafayettehistory.org and via Facebookat https://www.facebook.com/LafayetteHistoricalSociety.

Lafayette Nursery School has served the Lamorinda area as a premier parent participation school for over 65 years where children are encouraged to learn and grow through exploration and play!

We are happy to announce enrollment opportunities are still available for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year in our 3 year old and 4/5 year old classes. Prospective parents are invited to visit our website at https://www.lafayettenurseryschool.org to learn more about our special school and schedule a tour!

The Lafayette Rotary Club is pleased to announce the results of our annual Concert at the Res that was restarted this spring after a two year break due to COVID. The generosity of the community resulted in donations to the Lafayette School District and the Edna Brewer Middle School in Oakland. For the Lafayette School District, your efforts helped refurbish:

The Edna Brewer Middle School purchased three new Bass Clarinets. All of these instruments and refurbishment was done through Lamorinda Music in Lafayette. Thanks to John and Collen McCormick for their support in this effort. For many years this event has been run by Dick Holt who was passionate about the performing arts community in Lafayette and Dick recently passed away. We know that his wife Robin Holt and the rest of his family were pleased to see this event continue and honor Dick’s efforts for so many years. 

In case you did not already know, the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building is home to the largest variety of events in Contra Costa County! From Weddings, Mitzvah’s, business meetings, to Celebrations of Life, the Veterans Building hosts those type of events and more. 

Since reopening after the Covid shutdown, the Veterans Building is once again THE place to rent for your next event – and NO you do not have to be a Veteran to hold your gathering in our beautiful facility. Not only can you hold your event in the building, but we can help to make it all happen with suggestions for a caterer, decorations, or a DJ or musicians to make your party downright memorable. To take a site tour or get more information, please contact our Building Director Eileen Lawrence at 925-283-1153 or at info@lafayetteveterans.org.

Can you spare 2-4 hours every week or two to help Lamorinda older adults age 60+ get to a medical or personal appointment, the grocery store, or to run an errand? The Lamorinda Spirit needs volunteer drivers. Please email Riki at rjuster@lovelafayette.org or call 925-284-5546 to learn how you can help.

If you know older Lamorinda residents age 60+ or people with disabilities who need transportation to destinations in Lamorinda, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, please suggest they email dispatch@lovelafayette.org or call 925-283-3534. We love to help older adults get out and about; and we love to say, “YES” to ride requests! 

Paid Positions: If have a good driving record and enjoy talking to people, you may find a good fit as the paid ($21 an hour) Lafayette Downtown Shuttle Driver, driving a downtown loop for four hours on 1-3 days a week or as a second Dispatcher to take ride reservations 1-2 afternoons a week, communicate with passengers and drivers, and determine the route. This position pays $21 an hour and requires moderate knowledge of Excel, map programs, and email. For more hours, these positions can be combined.

Help Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa fill its food pantries! We have food barrels we can provide you to place at your school or business to collect non-perishables or we can bring our box truck and conduct a Drive-Thru Food Drive at your location. Please contact Loaves and Fishes if you're interested in helping us provide food to your neighbors in need -- info@loavesfishescc.org. Thank you!

Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebates: Meet the EV electrification future. Businesses in Contra Costa may be eligible for up to $5,500 per charging port through the Charge Up Contra Costa program, sponsored in part by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and MCE. Businesses also receive technical assistance. For more information, visit: https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/ev-charging/

Contra Costa County Green Business Program (CCCGBP) Certifications: The California Green Business Network is pleased to present a Sustainable Business Challenge in Contra Costa County! Businesses who complete their certification between July 1st and October 31st, 2022 will receive priority support from CCCGBP staff, free Small Business Saturday digital promotions, and are guaranteed at least $500 in incentives. In addition to these benefits, all newly certified Green Businesses receive a directory listing, certificate, and marketing toolkit upon completion.

Sign up for a free 30 minute info session here. 

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Monument Crisis Center is accepting non-perishable food donations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am-noon. Help families in our community by donating or hosting a drive. The most-needed items are: pasta, canned tuna, peanut butter, and spaghetti. All food items must be within their expiration date, no glass containers please. Donations can be dropped off at 1990 Market Street in Concord. To find out more about hosting a drive, visit: https://monumentcrisiscenter.org/host-a-drive.

The Orinda Farmers' Market is celebrating 25 Years! Organized and managed by CCCFM, a 501c5 non-profit, the Orinda Farmers' Market is a year-round Certified Farmers' Market.  Offering freshly picked in-season product and artisan food by small producers. Buy fresh, eat local, live well. Open Saturday 9am-1pm.

Do you want a fulfilling career helping people? Are you compassionate, accountable, and act with integrity? Have you considered a nonprofit, but assumed the salaries and benefits would not be adequate? We invite you to look again. And apply for a position with SHELTER, Inc.! We are dedicated to hiring caring, smart and experienced team members to fulfill our mission of ending homelessness. Join our culture that believes diversity is a strength, welcomes enthusiasm, and respects our community.

Visit us at: Careers - Shelter Inc.

SHELTER, Inc. was grateful for the Lafayette Rotary’s event, and pleased so many of its volunteers attended the Aug. 6 concert on the Lafayette Reservoir. Themed as “STAND UP for homelessness and hunger,” the concert paid tribute to volunteers all over Contra Costa County who make significant efforts and contributions to help those without shelter or enough food. SHELTER, Inc. joined other nonprofits including Trinity Center, Contra Costa Food Bank, and Loaves and Fishes, with sounds from The Big Band of Rossmoor and Paul Cotruvo for hundreds to enjoy.

Help Wishers and Dreamers Inc. (501c3 Nonprofit) put smiles on faces of children in the hospital by purchasing items of our Amazon Wish List or a monetary donation. Wishers and Dreamers sends Hospital Doll Gown to children all over the world for their little buddy or doll. Many children in the hospital bring their favorite doll, stuffy, or little buddy to be by their side during their surgery or treatments. The WishersandDreamers.org gown is used as a comfort item, encouragement, and a teaching tool by many children’s hospitals.

To make a monetary donation please visit WishersandDreamers.org or

our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/www.WishersandDreamers.org

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