News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours by Appointment only:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Please call for an appointment; masks required inside.
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The Best of Art & Wine
Don't miss out! Your Lafayette Chamber is hosting a brand new fundraising event on Thursday and on Friday this week.
"The Best of Art & Wine" will showcase two popular Lafayette Festival bands, fine wine, great food and spectacular local art that will be available for purchase. Tickets are $100 per person per night. Hors d’oeuvres, wine & beer, and live music included. Art and Festival t-shirts available for purchase.
Thursday, November 4 with ZEBOP! a Santana tribute band.
Friday, November 5 with “The Two of Us” Drew Harrison and Scott Southard from The Sun Kings, a Beatles tribute band.
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Can I take off my mask now? Not so fast!
Contra Costa County still has local health orders requiring face masks in many indoor public spaces, and proof of vaccination or a recent, negative test to visit some businesses, including bars and restaurants. Learn more at https://www.coronavirus.cchealth.org/health-orders.
Contra Costa County has lifted masking requirements today, November 1, in certain indoor settings where everyone is fully vaccinated. Eligible settings are in controlled spaces not open to the general public, including offices, gyms and fitness centers, employee commuter vehicles, indoor college classes, and organized gatherings in any other indoor setting, such as a religious gathering. If you have a retail business, the mask ordinance is still in place. Read the press release here.
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Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Member!
The following business joined the Lafayette Chamber last week! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Lafayette, CA 94549
Trish Stuber, 925-708-7151
We send to children suffering from illness, disabling condition, a hospital gown for their doll, bear or little buddy to be used as comfort item, encouragement, and a teaching tool.
Category: Non-Profit Organizations & Clubs
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Thank You Renewing Members!
The following members renewed their membership last week, October 25-31, 2021. Curious about your membership status? Contact us.
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Lafayette Young Professionals! Last week's Octoberfest
Thank you YoPros coordinating trio Rebecca Troxell, Gian Panetta and Matt Boone! We had just over 30 young professionals. We welcomed two of our most recent new Lafayette Chamber members: Timi Adeyemo, State Farm and Hannah Jacobs, Mindful Littles.
We had member representations from:
Happy Valley School
Plus the Lafayette Chamber and a few potential new members. We welcomed new couple, Patrick and Claire, who just moved to Lafayette late this summer. Thank you Chamber Board member and 2022 in-coming president Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones, for joining us for this kick-off event!
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"Coffee" with Mayor Susan Candell
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors
Wednesdays, November 3 & 17, 2021, 4:30pm-5:30pm
Looking to network (virtually for now?) The Lafayette Chamber is hosting a networking/referral group called Chamber Connectors. The only requirement is that you are a current Lafayette Chamber member. We meet twice a month, typically the first and third Wednesday of the month at 4:30pm.
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Speed Networking with Blitzr!
Join Lafayette Chamber Members online for Blitzr Speed Networking - Tuesday, November 9, 12:15pm-12:50pm. Five one-on-one conversations for five minutes each! Please take 5 minutes to setup your account now. Registration is required to participate in this free event open to Lafayette Chamber members and their guests. Register here.
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Ribbon Cutting at 2 Girls One Plant
Thursday, November 18, 5pm, 3416 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite E
2 Girls One Plant is an immersive, eclectic plant nursery, and gift shop. Their mission is to bring the community together and to heal the world through plants. Their dream is to have a therapeutic greenhouse, where they support mental health healing, value diversity and encourage positivity. They also are known for supporting other small businesses through their Small Business Pop Up Markets, and host social events to help educate the community about botanicals. In addition to the plant shop, services also include plant care and design, plant sitting, special orders, private events and wedding plant rentals. Stop by to have a plant-astic time!
Join us in welcoming Cheyenne Lofthouse-Wolf and Molly Fullenkamp to Lafayette on Thursday, November 18, 5pm.
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Community Thanksgiving Sunrise Stroll
The Lafayette Chamber invites you to a brief outdoor gathering followed by a stroll around the Lafayette Reservoir on Friday morning, November 19, 2021. This free event starts off near the dam with coffee and breakfast treats generously sponsored by Local Kitchens.
Pastor Dan Senter of Our Saviors Lutheran Church will lead off the morning with a short speech about diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Those willing are encouraged to join us for a walk around the paved path of the Reservoir starting at 7:30am.
Please register for this free event so that we may contact you with final details and parking information.
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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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Local Business News & Information |
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Supervisor Candace Andersen's Weekly Update
➡ Many who Received Moderna, Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Eligible for Boosters
➡ New Dashboard Shows Progress Toward Lifting Indoor Masking Order in Contra Costa County
➡ Contra Costa to lift masking requirement in some public spaces on Monday
➡ Contra Costa County Redistricting and MORE!
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City of Lafayette, CA: The Weekly Roundup
➡ Change to Indoor Mask Mandate in Certain Places Effective November 1
➡ Contra Costa Animal Services Survey
➡ Share Your Housing Stories
➡ United Against Hate Week Posters
➡ Storm Drain Maintenance
➡ Ongoing Roadwork on Moraga Road and Reliez Valley Road
➡ New e-notification categories offered for SB 9 Subcommittee meetings and Affordable Housing
Lafayette’s Business Assistance Program: The Lafayette Business Assistance Program is available to provide one-on-one help to local businesses and non-profits with COVID relief grants, programs and resources.
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Business Resources & Opportunities |
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As the season and weather changes, we are fast approaching the end of 2021. It's hard to believe how quickly this year has gone! Although we are still battling COVID-19, the numbers are getting better and better. If you haven't come back to networking yet, we've been waiting for you! Join us on Tuesday, November 2 for an evening of networking, good food, and friendship at Gianni's Italian Bistro. There will be a no host bar, Happy Hour from 5-7pm!
Who can resist fun, food, friendship and of course, networking. We want to know all about you and your business and how we can help! Register today, and we'll see you there!!!
The event will be outdoors inside a tent, so please dress accordingly and don't forget your business cards! Register HERE!
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Walnut Creek Chamber Civic Affairs Forum: RHNA & WALNUT CREEK'S HOUSING CHALLENGES
Tuesday, November 9, 9am-10am, Online
Our expert panel tackles California’s housing supply and explains why cities across the state need to increase production.
Every eight years, the state determines how much and what kind of housing each city in California needs to build to meet growing population demands. The allotment, known as the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA), renews this year and requires cities across the state to plan for the development of far more housing than ever before.
What does this mean for Walnut Creek? Find out on November 9 when Matt Regan, Senior Vice President of Public Policy at the Bay Area Council is joined by Andrew Smith, Senior Planner at the City of Walnut and Kristin Connelly, President & CEO of the East Bay Leadership Council in a riveting conversation moderated by Edward Del Beccaro, Executive Vice President San Francisco Bay Area at TRI Commercial.
Register here. Zoom link will be sent by email the day before webinar.
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Lafayette Social Magazine is excited to welcome Lafayette Chamber Members to a Networking Lunch co-hosted by Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones on Wednesday, November 17 at METRO from 11:30a - 12:45p. This is a great opportunity to mix, mingle and create meaningful connections with fellow business owners and managers.
WHAT TO EXPECT: A warm welcome, a few complimentary shared appetizers, time to share info about your business and any current news, and learn more about other area businesses. Everyone will be on their own for purchasing their lunch. Space is limited so please register here.
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Toys for Tots Toy Drive Starts November 1
The Lafayette Youth Commission’s holiday toy drive runs until December 10. Drop off your new, unopened toys at the Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary's Road, anytime between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday thru Friday. The Toys will be donated to Toys for Tots. For more information, please call the Lafayette Parks, Trails & Recreation Department at 925-284-2232.
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Submit a Video for the Teen Talent Showcase Starting November 1
Ready to show off your amazing talent? A Brighter Day, partnering with the Lafayette Youth Commission, presents the Teen Talent Showcase! Teen Talent Showcase submissions are free and open to all teens (11 & Up) and young adults! Just fill out the Registration Form and submit your audition video online. All contestants will be automatically entered into a $100 Target gift card giveaway! Deadline to submit is November 21. A variety of acts are encouraged—singing, playing a musical instrument, dancing, acting in a skit, doing magic tricks, performing stand-up comedy, juggling, or any other unique talent! Finalists will compete for an opportunity to win up to $1000 towards school expenses. A Brighter Day is a charity that connects stress and depression resources with teenagers.
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Sunday, November 7, 2021, 2pm-3:30pm | ZOOM
Dr. Swiedler, a physician-scientist by training, created the East Bay Hills Project in 2009, providing presentations and an on-line resource, Eastbayhillsproject.org, that uses aerial photographs and images taken by railroad fans to document the history of the East Bay and its connections to the Central Valley in the 20th century. Join us as he details the history of Bay Area commuter travel.
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Benefitting: Friendly Manor, Trinity Center, St. Vincent de Paul and Afghan refugees.
Drop-off: Sunday, November 7 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm in front of the Community Center
(Masks and social distancing observed) or after Saturday or Sunday mass in the entrance to the hall.
Requested Donations – new or nearly new: Coats, jackets (especially L/XL women’s and S/M men’s), mittens, warm scarves; Socks and underwear for men and women – new only, please. Please sort and bag items according to gender, if possible. Blankets & sheets – labeled as twin, double, or queen (No king, please!) Towels – bath and kitchen; plus a
Special Request for Afghan refugees: Children’s coats – all sizes, new or nearly new.
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Lest We Forget
For more than four years, the war raged on. Then, at 11:00 a.m. on November 11 (the 11th month of the year), 1918 the guns stopped firing. World War I was over. The armistice – the agreement to end the war – had been signed.
In the United States, November 11 was called ‘Armistice Day’, until 1954, when Armistice Day was changed to ‘Veterans Day’. It became a day to honor all the men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces.
We want to thank the merchants and friends of Lafayette for sponsoring the flags this year!
U.S. Bank, Al Aragon
Safeway
Bill Eames
Gus Kramer
(If interested in being a flag sponsor, please contact Mary Lou Till at mtill@sereno.com.) |
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Thursday, November 11th, 10am-2pm, Orinda Community Center & Park
This unique FUNdraiser will include an endless array of activities, games and meaningful service projects to benefit Veteran heroes that have served our country. So come celebrate Peace & Kindness with your whole family on this special day!!
We will have:
· Face Painting
· Carnival Games & Prizes!
· Fun Peace & Kindness Games
· Service Projects benefiting the VA of Northern California & Operation Dignity
This event is for children of ALL ages, but will be especially engaging for families with elementary age kids. We encourage teens and adults to get involved and volunteer at a booth/game. Check out the event page or email hannahjacobs@mindfullittles.org for more information!
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Looking for preschools? Join Lamorinda Moms on Thursday, November 11, 4:30-8pm for our 24th Annual Preschool Fair! Location: Oakwood Athletic Club, 4000 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
This event brings together 30+ of the most popular preschools in the greater Lamorinda area. Get all your questions answered in one night along with a take home booklet with philosophy, scheduling, cost, and contact information for each participating school. Proof of vaccination is required to attend the event per Contra Costa Country orders.
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For 35 years, Hospice East Bay, Tree of Lights ceremonies have offered members of our community a way to honor the lives of their friends and loved ones.
On Tuesday, November 16 at 5:30 pm the Lafayette ceremony will be held both in person, at the Round Up Saloon and online via Zoom. We are excited to welcome Jay Lifson, Executive Director of Lafayette Chamber of Commerce as our speaker this year.
For $35, you can honor someone you love while directly supporting patient care. To purchase a light or sponsorship, please visit our website www.Hospiceeastbay.org/TOL.
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Community Announcements
Veterans Day Vigil at Lafayette Hillside Memorial
Thursday, November 11, 2021, 5pm
Our vigils are a time to reflect on the meaning of service to our country, pay gratitude for that service and also reflect on the consequences, including the unintended consequences of war.
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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WOW presents Mt. Diablo State Park Centennial
Wednesday November 10, 2021, 2:00 - 3:00 PM | ZOOM
Rising almost 4,000 feet from the valleys of Contra Costa County, Mount Diablo is one of the most recognized geologic features of the San Francisco Bay Area. This year, Mount Diablo State Park is celebrating 100 years since being established in 1921. Join us for a webinar that will explore the human history of the mountain from its humble beginnings to present day including the historic Civilian Conservation Corps who built most of its infrastructure.
This program is presented by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.
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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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