Supporting our Arts Community
September-October 2021
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We welcome our Lafayette Chamber members and community subscribers to our Arts Community Email Blast! |
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Events & Announcements from our Arts Community (& more!) |
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Cancer Support Community Film Festival Charity Gala
Dani: Having cancer isn't always the hard part. On top of managing your own fears and expectations, you feel obliged to wear a brave face for your loved ones. Delivering bad news with a mixture of dry science and irrational optimism becomes second nature... Dani brings such a conversation to life, as 30-year old Danielle Hernandez delivers her grim breast cancer prognosis to her mother Violeta. A story that's as unique and personal as it is disturbingly universal. Using stop-motion animation, Dani shows us how a simple phone call can be a study of human courage, faith, and love.
Scarlett: Children with cancer and limb differences are virtually invisible in the kid's media. Inspired by the resilience of Scarlett , we sought to create a meaningful, moving and identifiable story for these children that could offer a role model. On social media, the outpouring from the communities around childhood cancers and limb loss was remarkable. Today, the viral video has been viewed by over 34,000,000 people around the world.
Deconstruction: After a 25 year cancer odyssey, Joyce Mallonee, decides to channel her experiences into an art show called "Deconstruction" with the help of her son Alex. Each piece in the resulting exhibit brings to life a particular moment from Joyce's journey and highlights the coping mechanisms she employed to retain her sense of self. Deconstruction seeks to break down barriers between cancer survivors and their loved ones around having frank discussions about the disease. This excerpt features two of the works of art, exploring the ideas behind each piece. The next phase of the project, Deconstruction: A Virtual Art Show, is an interactive online exhibit set to premiere in January 2022.
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International Film Showcase
This is an exclusive a Bay Area theatrical engagement. The film won 58 international awards and nominated for 75 additional awards. In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Opening in Orinda on September 17 for at least one full week. 3 screenings each day. Limited seating. Tickets: www.OrindaMovies.com
At the Jarvis Conservatory, Napa on September 18, Tickets >
Plot Summary
When it is time for the Chinese gaokao, the entire country comes to a standstill. For nearly ten million high school students, this two-day national college entrance exam will determine where and if they get to study. It is not uncommon for the fates of entire families to hinge on the results. Like so many others, Nian has been focused on preparing for the exam, at the exclusion of everything else and is all alone. A classmate has committed suicide and she has become the target of relentless bullying. Meanwhile, fate brings her together with small-time criminal Bei and the two of them seal a pact.
With tough Gaokao just around the corner--a two-day, make-or-break national college entrance exam held annually in China--and an ongoing police investigation in school, the brilliant student, Chen Nian, already has enough on her plate. Coming from an impecunious, single-parent family, Chen Nian and her mother barely manage to eke out an existence, and as if that weren't enough, the privileged, spoiled, and ruthless classmate, Wei Lai, and her close-knit team of bullies, have picked her out, taking pleasure in making her life miserable. Then, as problems keep piling up, Xiao Bei, a young teenage thug, enters Chen Nian's complicated life, offering friendship and a sense of protection. However, can Chen Nian handle the pressure before it is too late?
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Mountain Shadow’s 7th Annual Short Film Competition
Mountain Shadow Film Society’s 7th Annual Short Film Competition is set for three virtual shows, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 17-18. The film society’s 20-member volunteer jurors selected 13 Finalists from around the country for the two-hour online show from 566 submissions this year! The Finalists will present their animated, live-action or documentary films for audience choice awards. Q&A with the filmmakers will take place after each of the three identical shows via ZOOM. This is always a unique event for our community!
The show is free for members (membership information here), or check the website to purchase a one-time $12.50 ‘virtual’ ticket for this online show. |
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Cal Shakes' The Winter’s Tale Extended Through October 2!
Critics and audiences agree—The Winter’s Tale is a hit! Get your tickets for Cal Shakes’ first show back at the Bruns in nearly two years. Proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test require. Learn more: calshakes.org/winters-tale. |
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On Broadway Gala Returns in Support of the Lesher Center
Support the arts that help the East Bay thrive by attending or supporting this formal affair on Saturday, October 2, 2021 on the outdoor Rudney Plaza at the Lesher Center! As the premiere re-opening event, On Broadway Gala will set the stage for the development of innovative programs and productions that bring joy and inspiration to all. Call or visit DRAA’s website to learn more.
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Diablo Symphony Orchestra
Following a summer of outdoor ensemble rehearsals and performances, including a June open rehearsal on the Lesher Center’s Rudney Plaza, the Diablo Symphony Orchestra gratefully held its first rehearsal of the 2021-22 this past Monday. In the words of Matilda Hofman, Music Director and Conductor, “we are so grateful to be able to share a season with you once more in the beautiful Lesher Center for the Arts. Our first concert is a kind of thanksgiving for this return to live music, from Amazing Grace” to Dvorak’s uplifting 8th Symphony. Our season title, The Light That Fills the World, reminds me of the incredible beauty and inner strength of the natural world and the humans that live in it. It is also the title of a mesmerizing work we will be performing in our Sounds of the Americas concert on March 13, 2022 (the DSO’s Jubilee Year!), a piece inspired more specifically by the light in far-northern Alaska. Please also join us for three fun and uplifting programs celebrating the holidays, family, and Mother’s Day. We are particularly excited to present the 3rd Symphony of African-American composer Florence Price to celebrate all hard-working mothers. In addition, we will celebrate young talent this season by presenting not just one, but three, winners of our Yen Liang Young Artist Competition, and will be joined by the Fratello Marionettes on February 6 in a lively presentation of Carnival of the Animals. Children ages 12 and under are admitted to concerts at no charge. See you at the symphony!”
The Diablo Symphony Association is counting down to its Fall 2021 online auction running from September 17 through September 27 on the website www.biddingforgood.com (also accessible through the DSO’s website. Items offered include a Napa Gondola ride, musical performances, artwork, and gift certificates from Cambria Hotels and a variety of local restaurants. A collection of 3-D masks in music themed fabrics (as well as other colorful patterns) will also be offered in both adult and children’s sizes.
The orchestra’s 2020-21 virtual “First Thursday Digital Premiere” series featuring previously recorded DSO performances is still available on the orchestra’s YouTube channel. Solo and ensemble performances by orchestra members are also posted on the DSO’s website at https://www.diablosymphony.org/watch-the-orchestra-online/. The orchestra eagerly looks forward to playing for and greeting audiences in person during the upcoming season! Season tickets will be sold soon through the Lesher Center’s box office. Watch for details about tickets, as well as current and future activities, on the DSO website at www.diablosymphony.org.
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Gold Coast Chamber Players
Named Best Concert Series of the East Bay 2021 by Diablo Magazine, the Gold Coast Chamber Players return to the stage on September 18, 2021 with a series of five concerts. Each performance is held at the Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd. in Lafayette. Concerts begin at 7:30PM with a pre-concert talk at 7PM. Tickets include an option to watch the performances virtually.
Spheres of Influence on September 18, 2021 at 7:30PM kicks off the season with a colorful program of music by Debussy, Ravel, Shinji Eshima, and Ching-chu Hu for strings. San Francisco Symphony members Principal Second Violin Dan Carlson, Assistant Principal cellist Amos Yang and bassist Charles Chandler are joined by violinist Dian Zhang, and violists Joy Fellow, and Pamela Freund-Striplen.
Seriously Mozart on January 22, 2022 at 7:30PM celebrates some of Mozart's late chamber music. Violin Sonata K.454, Piano Trio K.542, and Piano Quartet, K. 478 offer a program that is playful, elegant, and dramatic. Pianist Julio Elizalde makes his Gold Coast debut when he joins violinist Axel Strauss, violist Pamela Freund-Striplen, and cellist Jennifer Culp.
As part of the Bay Area Music Consortium, Gold Coast Chamber Players present Culture, Crisis, and Creativity on Friday, February 25, 2022 at 7:30 PM with the Horszowski Trio. Described as “the most compelling American group to come on the scene” by the New Yorker, the ensemble performs Piano Trios by Smetana, Clarke, and Babajanian.
Caliente! on March 19, 2022 at 7:30PM is a sizzling exploration of Spanish favorites featuring San Francisco Opera’s principal clarinetist Jose Gonzalez Granero. An eclectic mix of music by Turina, Granados, De Falla, with original compositions for clarinet by Gonzalez Granero offer a dynamic range of Spanish music. Violinists Jennifer Cho and Dian Zhang, and cellist Peter Myers from the San Francisco Opera Orchestra are joined by violist Pamela Freund-Striplen and pianist Julie Nishimura.
Completing the season is Dvořák’s America {Reimagined} on May 14, 2022 at 7:30PM. GCCP’s virtual Dvořák’s America was so popular that it has been reimagined for the concert stage. Dvořák’s America {Reimagined} explores the impact of spirituals and Native American music on Dvořák during his time in America. The Alexander String Quartet, soprano Michele Kennedy, Native American flutist Mary Youngblood, and violist Pamela Freund-Striplen are featured in this program about the interconnectedness of cultures.
Purchase single tickets and subscriptions online at www.GCCPmusic.com or by calling (925) 283-3728. Visit gccpmusic.com to find regular updates about concert offerings, to make donations, and to purchase tickets.
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Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
You’ll be inspired, informed and entertained by great storytellers like Joyce Maynard, Julie Lythcott-Haims, Jess Walter, Nancy Churnin, and others. Stay in the know about future Library programs and the latest news subscribe to the Library newsletter AdLib HERE.
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3/4 Century Club Zoom Shindig Honoring Seniors 75 years and Older
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Art Embraces Words is Live!
Come in Costume as Your Favorite Literary or Artistic Character. Hosted by the Lamorinda Arts Council Saturday, October 30 at 2 p.m. writers read excerpts of their work interspersed with artists displaying their artwork. Prizes awarded for best costumes. Outdoor event and reception where light refreshments will be served. This free program is made possible by the Lafayette Community Foundation. Sign up now at www.lamorindaarts.org/art-embraces-words. All COVID-19 precautions observed.
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Art of Mixology Competition Returns Live to Theatre Square Oct 16!
Sponsored by Lamorinda Arts Council (LAC) and Tahoe Blue Vodka October 16 from 4:30 – 7 p.m. Enjoy shot-glass size tastes of luscious craft cocktails by East Bay professional and amateur bartenders, bites from local restaurants, a live awards show, music and lots of fun. Must be 21 to participate; all COVID-19 precautions observed. Learn more by watching https://youtu.be/f0Ar0kXt9rM; tickets available at www.lamorindaarts.org/mixology.
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The Peter Pan Foundation's Winter Show
Their winter production of Little Women will be a delight for the whole family!
Based on Louisa May Alcott's life, Little Women follows the adventures of sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. This timeless, captivating story is brought to life in this glorious musical filled with personal discovery, heartache, hope and everlasting love. Originally presented by the PPF in 2014, they are thrilled to bring this production back to the stage in 2021!
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Town Hall Theatre
TOWN HALL THEATRE ANNOUNCES FIRST IN THEIR “NEW VOICES” SERIES- “THE CHILDREN'S FARM” BY SEAN DUNNINGTON
Playwright Sean Dunnington’s piece, “The Children’s Farm” will be brought to the stage by Director Ciera Eis. This lightly produced, two-weekend performance model will be the first in Town Hall’s New Voices series. New Voices will produce two brand new, never produced-on-stage plays by playwrights living in the seven Bay Area counties. New Voices will heavily feature plays written by traditionally under-represented and under-produced artists.
In “The Children’s Farm” Sam runs away to California to live with her cousins Joey and Lauren (and their sock puppets) after being outed, tormented, and exiled. While there, Sam wraps herself in a fantastic world of wonder and love where she can truly be herself. She calls this place “The Funny Farm,” a riff off of Joey and Lauren’s nickname for therapy. Traversing a decade and a half of role-playing and therapy, this drama weighs forced family, roots, and finding freedom on the farm.
October 8, 9 & 15, 16 at 8PM; tickets are $25. October 16 is a Pay-What-You’d-Like performance. www.townhalltheatre.com
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Diablo Ballet
Join Diablo Ballet School for two new adult classes! Power of Dance on Saturdays from 9 - 10 am is taught by certified instructor and company dancer, Danielle Troyano. This class combines both music and movement to increase coordination, balance, flexibility and strength and incorporates exercises that can be done either standing or seated in a chair. Absolutely no dance experience is required and is perfect for people who suffer from physical disabilities or just want to improve their coordination and strength in a joyful and supportive environment. Pilates Stretch on Tuesdays from 10 - 11 am is taught by fitness professional, Kerry Silverstone and focuses on improving overall posture, enhancing dance, sports, and overall daily function in this Pilates based core, flexibility and mobility class. She promises “You will leave feeling like you had a massage!” People of all ages and abilities are welcome.
For more information, visit diabloballet.org or call (925) 943-1775 x 4. All classes are offered in person or virtually if preferred.
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Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery: Art Fling
Join Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery and six artists working on their craft doing live art demos, right outside the art gallery, located at 3525 Mt Diablo Blvd. Lafayette.
Featured artists: Patty Taylor, Betsy Streeter, Bushra Gill, Katie Korotzer, Jake Edwards and Dee Tivenan.
Saturday, October 2 from 11am to 4pm.
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Lamorinda Arts Alliance Announces “The Natural World” at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery
The Lamorinda Arts Alliance exhibit “The Natural World” at the Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery in San Ramon, offers viewers a magnificent sense of the natural world around us. In our fast paced, digital times, it is easy to forget how the natural world is a huge part of our lives – from the earth we stand on, to the mountains, oceans, rivers, plants and animals around us – and to the sun, moon and stars above us. Viewing the exhibit is a great opportunity to become more conscious of our connection to nature and to the world around us.
“The Natural World” is on view through Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
The exhibit was curated by Ruth Stanton, LAA artist and board member. It will include paintings, mixed media, printmaking, and ceramics by local artists.
Come view the intricate solar plate etchings of our featured artist, San Ramon resident Linda Yoshizawa. Linda also exhibits her artwork at the Valley Art Gallery in Walnut Creek and has artwork in several corporate collections including Kaiser Permanente and El Camino Hospital.
The Lindsay Dirkx Brown Gallery is located at, 12501 Alcosta Blvd in San Ramon. The Gallery is open Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm, Fridays and on weekends during special events.
We want to thank the City of San Ramon for giving the Lamorinda Arts Alliance this opportunity to display our artwork.
Lamorinda Arts Alliance is an organization of local artists and friends who reside or work in the area. Its purpose is to provide coordination, education, and service to promote and increase knowledge, appreciation, and practice of the arts, and to enhance the cultural development of Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and the surrounding communities. The group seeks to foster a better understanding of art within the community and encourage the exchange of ideas for the mutual benefit of all members through its programs, exhibits and other activities within the community.
Photo: Clockwise starting top left, artwork by: Samantha McNally, Irene Needoba, Charlene Steen and Nancy Vachani.
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Art Gallery at Wilder - Lamorinda Arts Council is delighted to announce Katie Korotzer's theme for this solo exhibit, "Open Ended," which explores the fact that despite our best plans, life throws the unexpected in our paths. View her virtual exhibit September 1-30 at www.lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries. Set up a viewing by appointment with gallery curators by email at wildergallery@lamorindaarts.org.
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Art Gallery at the Orinda Library - Lamorinda Arts Council presents its October in-person and virtual exhibit of colorful tapestries by textile artist Aiko Kobayasha Gray, paintings by Loralee Chapleau and a photographic retrospective of John Toki’s public art projects including scale models. At 3:30 p.m. on October 2 Toki will host a slideshow of various public art projects with a Q&A from the audience. His purpose is to educate people about the public art process. Meet these talented artists at an outdoor reception in their honor on Saturday, October 2 from 3 to 5 p.m. where light refreshments will be served. The gallery is located at 26 Orinda Way, Orinda. Learn more at lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits. All COVID-19 precautions observed.
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Art Gallery at Wilder - Lamorinda Arts Council features abstract mixed media paintings by Carol Jenkins during October. Meet the artist at an outdoor reception in her honor on Sunday, October 3 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. at this beautiful solo gallery in the Wilder Art & Garden Center, 20 Orinda Fields Way, Orinda. Jenkins loves the out-of-doors and especially the wild places she portrays in her abstract works. Visit www.lamorindaarts.org/online-galleries to view her virtual gallery All COVID-19 precautions observed.
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Fretful String Band to Enliven Moraga Art Reception
To celebrate the opening of “Anything Goes,” a spirited new show, the Moraga Art Gallery cordially invites the public to a free reception on Saturday, September 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm.
The show, running from September 22 until November 28, features works by Lafayette's Judy Miller and Lucy Beck as well as a great variety of art by the gallery’s other members. A first for the gallery, seventeen photographers from the Contra Costa Camera Club have mounted an expansive display of their exceptional work.
The event also marks a return engagement of the popular Fretful String Band, whose repertoire of original songs, blues, folk, country, Motown and rhythmic Americana has kept feet tapping for almost a decade. Wine and light snacks will be served.
The gallery, located at 432 Center Street in Moraga's Rheem Shopping Center, is now open Wednesday through Sunday from 12 noon to 5:00 p. m. For more information visit www.moragaartgallery.com or call 925-376-5407.
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Two Original Exhibitions Open at Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art
On Wednesday, September 15, Keith + Kari and Collective Memories: Stonecuts from Cape Dorset open at Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art (SMCMoA). On view through December 12, 2021, these exhibitions explore themes of narrative and memory, inviting visitors back into the galleries as the college’s fall semester begins.
Keith + Kari features ceramic artist Kari Marboe responding in site-specific work to environments depicted by the California painter William Keith. Celebrating Inuit artists and printmakers, Collective Memories: Stonecuts from Cape Dorset features contemporary stonecut prints from the college’s permanent collection that speaks to original printmaking practices at a remote Canadian trading post in the 1960s.
The exhibitions are on view Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission to exhibitions and programs are free. A public reception will be held on Thursday, September 16, from 4 to 8 p.m. More information can be found at www.stmarys-ca.edu/museum.
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Image credit: Detail design featuring Kari Marboe, Conversations with Strangers at Stinson Beach, 2021, ceramic. with William Keith, Stinson Beach, c. 1870–1880s, oil on canvas, Gift of Cochrane Browne, Jr., Saint Mary’s College Museum of Art Permanent Collection [0-166]
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Take Self Love, Harmony, Courage wherever you go with you or buy them as a gift for a beloved one.
Dinart is all about finding joy in creativity and all the good energy that we need to carry with us everyday and everywhere we go. To fulfill this goal I came up with the idea to transform my watercolor painting to different types of custom wearable arts. My hand-crafted art pieces can be seen at www.etsy.com/shop/dinartgift and din-art.com. Currently, my handmade painting jewelry is available online and is also sold exclusively at a local high-end boutique in Oakland, CA. Every collection has a name which is inspired by my personal journey such as Self Love, Harmony, Courage, Wisdom, Hope, ....
Currently, we have a sale on Etsy for phone cases. Check them out.
To learn more about me and my art, please refer to the following links. I was recently highlighted in the Lamorinda Weekly & Rossmoor News.
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Enumero Cribbage Boards
Enumero Cribbage Boards are hand crafted in small batches using beautiful, warm hardwoods and richly colored inlay. Each and every board is unique in its appearance, name, and the series (or batch) it belongs to.
I humbly believe that an Enumero Cribbage Board will be played on and enjoyed for generations to come.
Enumero is derived from the latin word "enumeratus" which means "to count". Cribbage has been played for over 400 years and continues to grow in popularity.
An Enumero Cribbage board can enhance your playing experience or can be given as a memorable gift to your favorite Cribbage Player. Each Enumero Cribbage Board comes with metal pegs that are kept in a small storage compartment at one end of the board. This compartment is secured with a small threaded hardwood cap.
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Onodaart
If you like California land you will like my work! I paint the joy I see in our landscapes. Most of my work is done on location within 60 miles of Lamorinda. I paint Napa, the Bay, small farms, orchards, and trees that I fall in love with. Teresa Onoda, www.onodaart.com.
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Tom Taneyhill Art
Here’s something new! I’ve been working on this tile mural for a gourmet kitchen. Each tile is 6”x 6”, and at this stage is awaiting custom grout application. It’s based on a series of sketches done for client.
TaneyhillArt - Drawing and painting the local landscape. Connect with me!
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Lafayette Community Foundation's Under a Harvest Moon
Join us for an alfresco evening featuring exceptional wines from the Lamorinda American Viticulture Area (AVA), expertly paired with your appetizer, entrée, and dessert. Enjoy a special preview of plans for Lafayette’s new tasting room “Local Vines” featuring Lamorinda wines, plus cabaret entertainment from Town Hall Theatre actors, live auction, live music, and dancing under the stars to classic rock band Other People’s Money.
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is required. Tickets are $150 per person. Register here.
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Community + Parents + Business = LPIE
It takes the entire community to create the great schools in Lafayette. We invite you to join parents, businesses, and community members in donating to LPIE today. So far we have raised $1.7 million of the $3.5 million that LPIE has committed to Lafayette’s six public schools for this year’s needs. Please help us reach our goal so that our students will receive the vital resources needed for a robust education. Visit www.lpie.org for more information and to contribute. The Difference is YOU! |
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The Park Theater Trust
LIGHT UP THE PARK THEATER & WE’LL LIGHT UP LAFAYETTE!
In 1941, the Park Theater came into being out of a desire for arts, culture, entertainment - and COMMUNITY - in downtown Lafayette.
This is 2021 and those desires have not changed. The Park Theater can light up Lafayette again but to bring it back, we need community. We need YOU! The Park Theater Trust has created a sustainable model of owning and protecting the theater in a nonprofit, and then leasing it to a for-profit operator. We need to raise a total of $8MM to complete the acquisition and remodel.
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Lafayette Chamber Events & Announcements |
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#BeKind21 in the City of Lafayette
We invite you to participate in the challenge by being kind to your neighbors, friends, family members, fellow residents, yourself, your employees and business partners, and your community.
It’s easy to participate:
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Take Born This Way Foundation’s #BeKind21 pledge to build a habit of kindness by doing something kind for yourself and others every day for 21 days this September.
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Read our 21 examples of sharing kindness that the Lafayette Chamber has developed for the challenge.
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Make a contribution to the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano during the Lafayette Chamber's food drive. Visit our website for a list of the Food Banks' most-needed items, how to make a financial contribution and other details. Bins are throughout Lafayette at the following locations. Please do not donate any items in glass jars.
Local donation locations:
Starbucks, 3547 A, Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Starbucks, 1544 Palos Verdes Mall, Walnut Creek
Burton Valley Elementary, 561 Merriewood Dr, Lafayette
Happy Valley Elementary, 3855 Happy Valley Rd, Lafayette
Lafayette Elementary School, 950 Moraga Road, Lafayette
Springhill Elementary, 3301 Springhill Rd, Lafayette
Stanley Middle School, 3455 School St, Lafayette
Home of Maya Smith, 1729 Reliez Valley Rd. Lafayette
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Become a lifetime Friend of the Chamber
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>>
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COVID-19 Proof of Vaccination or Test Required for Some Contra Costa Businesses
Everyone 12 years and older must show proof of vaccination or a negative test result before going into or working at a high-risk indoor place, including:
- Restaurants
- Bars
- Theaters where food and beverages are served
- Gyms
- Recreation facilities
- Yoga studios
- Dance studios
Starting Sept. 22, 2021 businesses that must verify vaccination or negative testing must ask each customer for photo identification and proof full vaccination or negative test result and ensure the names match on the records provided.
This requirement only applies to indoor areas of businesses. No verification is required for outdoor dining or activities. Masked patrons who have not provided vaccine or testing verification may briefly enter a business that requires it to use the restroom, pick up or deliver food or goods, or perform other transactions that do not require them to be inside the business for an extended period.
Starting Nov. 1, 2021, workers at businesses serving food and drinks indoors or fitness facilities must show proof of full vaccination. If not fully vaccinated, workers must test for COVID-19 weekly and provide negative test results to their employer.
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors – Are you ready to get involved?
Petitions to run for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors are now available at the Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Suite 150 or online here. The petition must be signed by five current Chamber members and returned to the Chamber office by September 29, 2021. The term of office for the new Directors will be January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Voting will take place online from October 1 to October 20, 2021.
The Chamber Board, comprised of 17 elected representatives, 2-3 appointed directors-at-large, and a number of non-voting advisors, is the policy making arm of the Chamber and has final authority in all decisions affecting the organization. Our 2022 Chamber President-Elect is Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones Financial. Board members are required to attend the annual Planning Retreat (early January, 2022) and monthly Board meetings. We also ask they attend a majority of Chamber events such as mixers, ribbon cuttings and our community events. In addition, they are expected to actively serve on at least one Chamber committee. For more information or to obtain a paper petition, call the Chamber office at (925) 284-7404.
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Upcoming Chamber Events
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Wednesday, September 22, 4:30pm - Chamber Connectors.
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Tuesday, September 28, 12 noon – Tuesday Talk: The Power of a Plan – Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning. Learn more here.
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Wednesday, September 29, 5pm - Ribbon Cutting at Sunwise Clinical Research (911 Moraga Rd, Lafayette). Register here.
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Sunday, October 24 - Lafayette Res Run for Education, with virtual option Oct. 13-23.
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Follow us on Instagram! Use your phone's camera to scan the code here, then follow @lafayettechamber_ca!
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Quick Links to Chamber Resources
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Connect with the City of Lafayette
The City of Lafayette is urging everyone to sign-up for the latest information for Lafayette residents and businesses.
You can also find the latest Information on COVID-19 on the City's website here.
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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
(925) 284-7404
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