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
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30th Annual Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sponsorship Opportunities
- two water station sponsorships
- one Healthy Lifestyles Fair sponsorship
Contact AJ for further details!
Healthy Lifestyles Fair
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.
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 mid October.
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!
Congratulations Burton Valley Bobcats!
Burton Valley Elementary school had the most registrations by end of day on September 30. They will receive an additional $500 beneficiary check! But the contest continues ... the school with the most registrations by race day on October 23 will receive a $500 check. The school with the most increase in registrations compared to last year will also receive a $500 check. Schools in the early finish line competition include Burton Valley Elementary, Happy Valley Elementary, Lafayette Elementary, Springhill Elementary and Stanley Middle School.
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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.
Will you be participating? If yes, please contact Ginny so that we can put you on the list of participating businesses and deliver a poster to you!
Event info: 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.
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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.
1044 Stuart Street, Lafayette, CA
Gilbert Jaimez, 925-338-9304
We are a locally owned small family business. We have over 35 years of experience in taking care of household pests, rats, mice, squirrels, skunks, racoons and most rodents and insects. We offer attic & insulation clean ups and repairs.
Category: Pest Control
1018 Alamanor Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549
Lisa Anderson, 925-963-0338
LightUp Fitness is an exercise class that combines cardio, strength and mindfulness. The class is designed to make exercise fun, to strengthen your body and your mind, and to make you feel inspired to live your best life. Located in Sizzlin Latin Dance Studio.
Category: Fitness / Health Clubs
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Lafayette Chamber RENEWING Members
A huge thank you to the following members for renewing their membership between September 26-October 2.
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors Update
There will not be Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board Director’s election this year due to the number of candidates matching the number of open positions along with the Directors at Large offerings therefore, making an election unnecessary at this time.
Our current Board of Directors will read the proposed slate at the October 10th meeting and vote to ratify the slate at their November 14th meeting.
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Ribbon Cutting for the Peter Pan Foundation's New Location
We will begin at 5pm, with the Ribbon Cutting promptly at 5:30pm on Thursday, October 6.
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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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If you would like to participate as a vendor please contact AJ. We have limited space. |
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Mighty Pilates
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Art & Wine 2022 Photographs by Jeff Heyman
Enjoy these photos for your personal use. If you would like to use any of Jeff's photos, he's got the best prices in town: $5 for Social Media use; $10 for use on your Website; and $20 for a full resolution print or camera-ready copy for your publication. Just let Jeff know which photo(s) you'd like and he will remove the watermark and send a high resolution copy. Email Jeff here and see more of his work on his website. Follow Jeff on Instagram @heymanfoto.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival - Thank You!
Thank you to our volunteer organizations that helped during the Lafayette Art & Festival! We could not have done it without you!
2022 Volunteer Organizations and Beneficiaries
Acalanes Cheer
Acalanes Class of 2024
Acalanes Class of 2025
Acalanes Class of 2026
📷 Acalanes Key Club
Artemis Rowing
Boys Team Charity
Moraga Troop 212
National Charity League
Troop 402G
Campolindo Cheer
Campolindo Boys Water Polo
Campolindo Girls Water Polo
Diablo View Rotary
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Do you know of a small business in our community that has been struggling due to the effects of COVID-19?
Here is an exciting opportunity for any small businesses, to apply for $2500 grants, to help ease the impact. Deadline is quickly approaching in mid-October.
The Concord AJCC will host in-person assistance for completing applications on Oct. 7th from 9:00 - 1:00.
Examples of Micro Businesses:
• Beauticians or barbers who rent a chair
• Child care providers
• Gig workers including
- Uber/Lyft/taxi drivers
- Street vendors
- Musicians
- Graphic Artists
- Janitorial
- Swap meet or farmers market vendors
- Gardeners
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Mt. Diablo Business Women's October Meeting
As we return more fully to our pre-covid routines, we’re reveling in the good stuff but also remembering some of the challenges--such as speaking in public with the confidence, clarity, and presence we know we’re capable of. We do so many things with excellence, what's keeping us from mastering this skill?
Dara Connolly --a TEDx speaker, coach, author, and corporate trainer-- knows what you’re experiencing and exactly how to help. Read more about her fascinating background below, and don’t miss this opportunity to master your onstage confidence and speak so everyone listens.
You'll also love the terrific networking, warmth and camaraderie that MDBW meetings are known for! Register here.
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The Weekly Roundup
➡ Special City Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 4
➡ Planning Commission Recommends “Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance” to City Council
➡ EV Charger Discussion Heading to City Council
➡ Change to Main City Office Walk-in Hours
➡ Be aware of Phone Scams and Phone Spoofing
➡ Services Available from the Lions Center for the Visually Impaired
➡ Apply to Serve on a Contra Costa County Advisory Body
➡ Free County Connection Bus and Paratransit Rides in October!
➡ BART’s Add Fare machines Now Accept Credit Cards
➡ Local Exhibit by Photographer Jeff Heyman
➡ Sweet Thursday Author Series Presents Debbie Chinn
➡ Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation’s Night at the Library
➡ Register Now for Lafayette’s 30th Res Run for Education
➡ Town Hall on the Future of Water in Central Contra Costa on October 26
➡ Drawing for Below Market Rate Homes at The Mill on Brown
➡ 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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Moraga Candidates’ Night
This year the Candidates’ Night sponsored by the Moraga Citizens Network (MCN) will be held on Monday, October 3 at the Soda Center at Saint Mary’s College from 6:30 to 9:30 pm. Meet and hear from the candidates running for: Moraga Town Council, Moraga School District (MSD) Governing Board, and Moraga-Orinda Fire District (MOFD) Governing Board (districts 1 and 3). The tentative schedule is: 6:30 pm – Town Council Candidates; 7:15 pm – MSD Board Candidates; and 8:15 pm – MOFD Board Candidates. For more details visit the MCN Candidates Night webpage.
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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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Zahra Boutique Salon is hosting an event for local designers and women artists - celebrating their beautiful talent. The event will be Friday, October 7th from 4:00 to 7:00, 3578 Mt. Diablo Blvd. Free surprise gift to the first 15 guests! We would love everyone to come and join us for some wine and delicious treats.
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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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Seeking Volunteers for Night at the Library
Set up volunteers 3:30 – 6:30pm
Event catering support 6:30 – 9:30 (maybe as late as 10:30)
If you are willing and able to help for a few hours, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, Susan Buckland at susanlaflib@gmail.com.
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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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MVPC’s Food Pantry
Wednesdays, 5-6:30pm in Room 211/212
MVPC’s Food Pantry serves the Lamorinda Community by providing free essential necessities generously donated by our MVPC families and community. The Food Pantry is open every Wednesday from 5 to 6:30pm at MVPC, downstairs in Room 211/212. Let those who are in need know about the Food Pantry. If you would like to donate, the Food Pantry is seeking non-perishable food donations that can be dropped off at the church office. The wish list is updated weekly. For more information, please contact Renie Gannett at rgannett@mvpctoday.org.
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Now Hiring!
QuickBook Data Entry and Report Preparer
Seeking dependable QuickBook Data Entry and Report Preparer. This small job is suitable for someone looking for extra work, with flexible hours, on a long-term basis.
Responsibilities:
• Entering data into QuickBooks on Mac
• Reconciling and categorizing receipts with bank and credit card statements
• Prepare reports for annual taxes
Experience required:
• Bookkeeping experience (payables, receivables)
• QuickBooks experience
• Excel, reporting is a plus
Full Time Interior Designer
Hills & Grant is recruiting an Interior Designer to join our team. We recently opened our new design studio in Lafayette, CA. If you are interested and can answer yes to the questions below, please apply by filling out our application, using this link.
- You have a minimum of four years working for a high-end Interior Design Firm
- You live in the SF Bay Area and are available to work in our Lafayette, CA design studio
- You are an AutoCAD or Revit expert
Also hiring:
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Do you have an event or announcement to share with our membership and/or the community? You can add your event to our online calendar, no login required (we simply need to approve it before it will display.) Add your event HERE. Questions? Contact holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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Sweet Thursday presents: Debbie Chinn
Thursday, October 6, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Debbie Chinn’s book is a colorful memoir of growing up first generation Chinese American in the Chinese restaurant and nightclub industry. Her family fled China when the Communists took over the country in 1949 and immigrated to the United States. They brought with them specialized culinary skills which they used to open fine Oriental dining restaurants when Polynesian clubs were the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. The restaurant was her playground and training ground for the utmost in gracious hospitality and discretion.
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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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