On Friday, October 16 Supervisor Candace Andersen announced that we are closing in on the Orange Tier in Contra Costa County with the target date being Tuesday, November 3. Counties reach this stage of “moderate” spread when their case rate is between one and 3.9 new cases per 100,000 residents and a positivity rate between 2% and 4.9%.

Moderate/Orange allows for State approval for indoor dining at limited capacity of 50% or 200 people, whichever is less. This is also the stage when bars and other places that serve alcoholic beverages without meals can open to outdoor operations. Cultural ceremonies can grow in size to 50% capacity or 100 people, whichever is fewer. Read more in last week’s update from Supervisor Candace Andersen at https://conta.cc/37fZTL8. 

Last week we welcomed the following business to the Lafayette Chamber. We encourage you to visit their website to learn more!

6475 Christie Ave., #560, Emeryville, CA

Melissa Alvaro, 925-586-5228

Canopy Health a healthcare network created & owned by its physicians & hospitals, we are a community of care givers championing health. Our focus is improving health, advocating for the Bay Area, & supporting individuals in a meaningful

Niroop and Sanjay Srivatsa

The following members renewed their membership October 12-18. Thank you for supporting us so that we can support you!

Know someone who would contribute to our membership or would be interested in joining as a Friend of the Chamber? Let us know! info@lafayettechamber.org

The Lafayette Res Run for Education officially started last Friday, October 16. The LafSD K-8 schools distributed a majority of the t-shirts & bibs last week. We will host a Packet Pickup at the Chamber office tomorrow, Tuesday, October 20, 12noon-6pm for those still needing to pick up our 2020 commemorative "Lafayette has heart even six feet apart" t-shirt.

There is still time to REGISTER. We have two exciting "Race-within-the-Race competitions taking place - the school with the most registrations at the end of the race on October 31 and the school that showed the most improved from 2019 registrations. Both get an additional $500 donation!

Registration for all races is $25. The 5k, 10k, or 2mile run/walk course will be marked along the sidewalk on the South side of Mt. Diablo Blvd. Roads will NOT be closed for runners. New this year is the Reservoir Challenge! Walk/run the Lafayette Reservoir! Please see maps for courses. Parking and fees are not included in registration price.

Support our local public schools and the Chamber by registering for a run or making a donation. The virtual race, physical run crosses the finish line on Saturday, October 31.

We are looking for founding members to help kick off the group. We will meet twice a month (first and third Wednesday of the month at 4pm). Our next meeting is Wednesday, October 21 from 4:30 to 5:30pm.

If you're interested in joining this free networking group, please contact Fred Steingraf at fred.steingraf@edwardjones.com.

Networking has always been essential to grow any business, and this year it's crucial to network! 2020 has definitely been a year to forget! We've had to adapt and adjust to this ever changing environment. None of us having any idea when or if things will go back to the way they were and nobody can predict what the future holds! The only thing we can do is to keep moving forward and continue growing our business and make money any way we can.

Join Gil Rodrigues, White Rabbit Business Solutions, on Tuesday, October 27, 3pm. Register here >>

East Bay SCORE offers FREE business mentoring, low-cost or no-cost business training, and numerous templates and tools to help you start or grow a business. They also provide mentoring about how to address the economic impact of the coronavirus. Connect with Lafayette Chamber's local mentor, Steve Doran >>

Check the "Upcoming Workshops/Seminars" link frequently to see what workshops and seminars are on the calendar.

The Weekly Roundup, October 16, 2020 http://dlvr.it/Rjm7nb

Read Agenda. To participate and/or listen to the meeting click here.

The station, which is housed at the Police Department, broadcasts 24/7 on 1670 AM. It can be heard for about a 6- to 7-mile radius from the PD and covers all of the City of Lafayette, portions of Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill and Walnut Creek. 

Tune your AM radios to 1670 and let City of Lafayette Communications Analyst Jeff Heyman know how the station sounds at your location, both during the day and at night. If you do not have an AM radio (get one now!), you can also can listen to the Lafayette Radio’s live stream at http://bit.ly/LafayetteRadio1670AM.

Lafayette’s Dress Up & Drive socially distant Halloween celebration

Tuesday, October 20, 6:30pm or October 22, 7pm, Online

Mike Wilson of Blueprint Retirement Advisors invites you to join him for a timely presentation. The survey shows that millions of Americans are wondering how the upcoming presidential election will impact their investments and retirement plans. Please join Mike for a brief (20 minutes), informative and evidence based discussion that will bring some historical perspective as you face these politically and economically uncertain times! http://vid.us/0ru70s 

"With the conclusion of the 2020 legislative session, I am proud of what we have been able to accomplish despite the incredible challenges our state faced. My colleagues and I had to make hard decisions but, ultimately, we were able to pass a balanced budget and legislation that represents our district's values and responds to the challenges Californians like you are facing. We passed meaningful legislation to help small businesses, ensure funding for public schools, harden our defenses against wildfires, and advance social and racial justice.

"I would like to invite you to my virtual Town Hall. I will provide an update on the work we have been doing in Sacramento as well as locally over the last year. There will also be an opportunity for Q&A and for you to share your ideas and thoughts as we begin to prepare for the 2021 legislative session. I hope you can join us and I look forward to hearing from you!" Register here >>

Wednesday, October 28, 12 noon, Zoom

Please join the Moraga Chamber for the second in a series of educational Lunch & Learns on Wednesday, October 28th from noon to 1pm. Our speaker is Scott Chavez the Outreach and Training Lead for the Contra Costa Crisis Center.

There are so many unknowns, constant change, social distancing- all causing stress and anxiety, but we have to keep moving forward. This could all be taking a toll. During this hour Scott will address these issues, what we need to be looking out for and how to address it and add balance to our lives.

When you donate to LCF you will receive a complimentary face mask and we will donate, on your behalf, an additional mask(s) to local first responders and seniors in need.

With Your Donation of:

$100.00—LCF will donate 1 mask

$250.00—LCF will donate 3 masks

$500.00 or more—LCF will donate 6 masks

LCF’s masks consist of 3 protective layers including the outer layer that is treated with Polygiene®, one of the most effective anti-viral finishes you can find. In addition, the masks are constructed with a filter pocket, nose bridge and adjustable ear straps, making them very comfortable.

Are you an organization that is in need of masks? Contact LCF at (925) 284-8214.

The Lafayette Library Foundation is working to keep you apprised of new opportunities to engage the mind, heart and spirit. Whether you find authors enthralling, art appealing, storytimes stimulating, or current affairs compelling, there is a program for you and your family! Your support of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation is a gift to our community, ensuring everyone - especially those who need it most - can benefit from all we have to offer!

For a sneak peek at The Cold Millions by Jess Walter, the Foundation's Distinguished Speaker Series guest on November 9th, check out this brief video trailer from the author himself!

Read by author Nancy Churnin

Tuesday, October 20, 3:00 – 3:30 PM via Zoom

The inspiring story of Laura Wheeler Waring, a 19th century African-American girl who didn’t let obstacles stop her from pursuing her dream of becoming an artist. Today her portraits hang in Washington D.C’s National Portrait Gallery, where children of all races can admire the beautiful shades of brown she captured.

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