Happy 1st of April and Happy Spring break to all!
April is event-full: Trivia Bee on the 14 (only 4 spots left), on April 20 the Spring Mixer will be at Orinda Academy (the day after their open house), and on April 25 you are invited to a tri-chamber forum to discuss the future of retail with a group of experts that include business people, city officials and academics. You don't want to miss this free event!
Have you supported a fellow chamber member lately? Please welcome our newest members: Sibling Technologies, Tom Stack Broker Associate with Coldwell Banker, and Richard Colman.
We were at the Farmers' Market this morning! Were you? You can come next Saturday...
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Trivia Bee on April 14: Very few spots left!
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This classic competition supporting local charities is 1 month away:
the number of teams is limited.
The teams of up to 6 people will be battling in a fierce trivia competition of wit
led by a professional trivia company.
The event is exciting, dinner is provided, as well as fun for everyone.
This is a perfect event for a company, an organization, or a group of friends with a competitive spirit.
The winning team takes a cash prize for the non-profit of their choice.
$360/Team
Registration is opened
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Orinda Academy Mixer April 20
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Restaurant Tour and Street Fair on May 2nd: Get your tickets
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Welcome New Chamber Members!
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Richard Colman, editor and publisher of The Icon, iconnews.org
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News From Our Members:
Wild Life Festival, Orinda Action Day, Orinda Books
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Annual Wildlife Festival -
Sunday, April 23, 2017
This fun family event is FREE and open to the public. Come enjoy pond critters, goats, garden activities, Native American drumming, arts & crafts, and more! This free outdoor event offers fun and educational activities for the entire family! Join us from
11:30 am to 4:30 pm.
- Pond and Garden Activities
- Honeybees, Goats, Turtles and Parrots
- Native American Drumming and Storytelling
- Food and Music
- Face Painting and Wildlife Tattoos
- Arts & Crafts
- Docent-led tours of the beautiful, historic 18-acre property, the home site of Theodore Wagner, California's first Surveyor General.
- Click here for more info!
The Nature Area is located at: 350 Camino Pablo
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The Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) in Partnership with the City of Orinda Presents the 9th Annual
Orinda Action Day of Community Service 
Orinda Action Day Promotes Volunteerism & Civic Pride
ORINDA, CA. (2017) - On Saturday
April 22, 2017 from 9:30 am to noon, the City of Orinda will be beautified and cleaned during the ninth annual Orinda Action Day of Community Service by community volunteers.
"Orinda Action Day, co-sponsored by the Orinda Community Foundation (OCF) in partnership with the City of Orinda, is a time our city comes together to not only clean and foster civic involvement, but to showcase what a wonderful, friendly community Orinda represents," says former Mayor Sue Severson.
Volunteers of all ages (12 years or younger need a guardian) are encouraged to sign-up via
Sign Up Genius Orinda Action Day 2017where a range of projects is listed. Local businesses are also encouraged to take part by cleaning up their store exteriors and planting seasonal flowers in an effort to beautify the downtown area.
Check-in time is 9:30 AM at the Orinda Library Plaza on 26 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563. The first 300 volunteers will receive a free tee-shirt, fruit, snacks and coffee upon registration. Our D.J. and "Voice of Orinda", Steve Harwood, will be presenting prizes for unusual "finds" and pizza will be served.
"As a local realtor with Pacific Union and longtime resident, I understand why families move here and never leave! Orindans love to support and improve the environment," says co-chair Holly Henkel. Co-chairing this year with Holly is Brian Chinn,Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at First Republic Investment Management, who is an Orinda resident and father of two students at Del Rey.
For more information regarding the event and those interested in being a Project Manager, please visit the OCF website or inquire at
[email protected]. You are also able to click on :
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Free Movie Night at the Orinda Theater on April 13
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Responsible Beverage Service Training 4/19
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News from the community
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Lafayette Juniors 18th Annual Kitchen Tour. Saturday, May 20th, 10 am - 3 pm. Tour six beautiful Lafayette homes for a great cause, with masterfully designed unique, elegant, and awe-inspiring kitchens. The Tour benefits Contra Costa Interfaith Housing, Alternative Family Services, The Taylor Family Foundation, and Trinity Center. Tickets are $40 ($35 tax deductible), box lunch available for $15. Purchase tickets at www.lafayettejuniors.org or Premier Kitchens in Lafayette.
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Thank You To the Chamber's Enhanced Members!
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