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SUPPORTING OUR
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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting at All Ages Recreation Downtown
Tuesday, March 10, 4-5pm
Lafayette Business Women at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
Wednesday, March 11, 8:45-10:00am
“Coffee” with the Lafayette Mayor & Vice Mayor
Friday, March 13, 8-9am
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, March 18, 8:15-9:30am
Citizen of the Year Dinner Honoring Carol Singer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Thursday, March 19, 6-8:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Member Orientation
Wednesday, March 25, 4-5pm
➡ Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast
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UPCOMING EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY
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Community Foundation Grant Application
The Community Foundation of Lafayette invites local nonprofits to apply for their 2026 Excellence Grants, available on the Foundation’s website, now through March 31.
Eligible organizations may apply in the following focus areas: Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education, and Arts & Culture.
👉 See HERE for guidelines and to submit an application. Questions may be directed to info@lafayettecf.org.
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Sydney Paige Reading Awareness Month Fundraiser
The Sydney Paige Foundation is raising funds to support Reading Awareness Month and provide bundles of age-appropriate books to children in underserved communities, because access to books should not depend on a zip code.
Together, this fundraiser turns pages into possibilities—building confidence, curiosity, and opportunity for every child.
💝 Make a gift today HERE
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Blackhawk Museum Members Only – Lunar New Year Celebration
The Blackhawk Museum is pleased to present a Chinese Lunar New Year performance evening, offered as a special Member appreciation event. This program is exclusive to and free for Museum Members only.
Guests will enjoy a curated selection presented by The Drum Music Orchestra of Xi’an in an intimate showcase featuring approximately 10 troupe performers.
Not a Member yet? There’s still time to join and gain access to this exclusive event, along with year-round Member benefits!
📅 Tuesday, February 24 - doors open at 6:30pm, with performances running from 7-8pm.
🌐www.blackhawkmuseum.org
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Joybound Monthly Team Trivia
Unleash your competitive side and your inner trivia nerd at Joybound People & Pets monthly Team Trivia Night!
You’re invited to join these trivia events on the first Wednesday of every month for a night of fun at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters. Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and beyond—all are welcome!
📅 Wednesday, March 4, from 6:30-7:30pm
📍 Joybound People & Pets - 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
👉 Register HERE
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LPIE "Punchlines with Purpose" Online Auction
Ready, set, bid! Support public education by bidding on exclusive experiences, local favorites, and one-of-a-kind items for the Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE) Punchlines with Purpose online auction. All proceeds help fund people, programs, and classroom enrichment across all six Lafayette public schools. Make a difference and donate today!
📅 Auction is NOW OPEN and closes 7pm on Saturday, March 7
👉 Learn more & bid HERE
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Joybound Spring Pet Photoshoot
Get ready to capture the best version of your pet at Joybound People & Pets' seasonal Spring Pet Photoshoot! A professional photographer will snap frame-worthy shots of your pet, with or without you, and share them via Joybound’s Flickr page the following week.
Bright spring flowers will surround your furry babies, and even human children, for Joybound’s spring themed photoshoot.
📅 Saturday, March 7, from 2-4pm
📍 Joybound People & Pets - 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
👉 Registration requested HERE, but not required
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Sunflower Hill Corporate Volunteer Days
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity that makes a difference? Bring your corporate team to volunteer at the Sunflower Hill Garden at Hagemann Ranch in Livermore at 455 Olivina Ave.
Now booking two groups a month from March through October.
👉 Find more information and set up a Corporate Volunteer Day HERE.
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Raising Kids in an AI World with Common Sense Media
Guided by experts from Common Sense Media, explore the challenges and impacts of AI and social media on our children’s well-being, presented by the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation. This session provides you with practical steps and conversation starters to support safe and healthy digital habits.
📅 Thursday, March 5, from 7-8:10pm
📍 Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library - 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉 RSVP HERE, or call 925-283-6513 for more information
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Celebrating Spring and All Things Green
Have a green thumb and want to find some new goods for your garden? Stop by any of the Hospice of the East Bay's six thrift shoppes from March 6-8 for their Celebrating Spring and All Things Green Garden Event!
By supporting our thrift shoppes you're providing quality hospice care to the community and helping the environment at the same time.
🌐 www.hospiceeastbay.org/thrift-shoppes
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2026 Oscar-Nominated Short Films
Mountain Shadow Film Society will present The “Best” of the Oscar Shorts in advance of the Academy Awards, showcasing a curated selection of Oscar-nominated Animated, Documentary, and Live-Action short films for audiences to enjoy and judge ahead of the ceremony. The program is designed to feature the shorts most likely to resonate with Mountain Shadow audiences and will run no longer than 120 minutes.
📅 Friday, March 6 at 4:30 pm, Saturday, March 7 at 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm
📍 Walnut Creek Library - 1044 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek
🎟️ Non-member general admission tickets are $14, with a limited number available in advance by calling 925-787-6965, or on a first-come basis beginning 30 minutes before each showtime.
🌐 More information is available at www.mountainshadow.org
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Monument Crisis Center’s Heartfelt Gala
Put on your best outfit and join the masquerade fun at Monument Crisis Center’s Heartfelt Gala, presented by Future Automotive Group Bay Area! Enjoy a special evening experiencing the signature silent and live auction, Fund-A-Need, a hosted bar, dinner, and dancing. All proceeds will benefit low-income, at-risk families in Contra Costa County.
📅 Friday, March 7 from 5:30-10pm
📍 Blackhawk Country Club - 599 Blackhawk Club Drive, Danville
🌐 Purchase tickets and sponsorships HERE
👉 For more information, contact Alexa Gambero at agambero@monumentcrisiscenter.org
or call 925-222-6864
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Lafayette Nursery School Open House
Join Lafayette Nursery School for an Open House to tour the school, meet their directors, learn about their classes and curriculum, and hear about co-oping and their parent community.
📅 March 14 from 10-11:30am
📍 Lafayette Nursery School - 979 First St. Lafayette
👉 Those that can't make the open house can book a tour HERE
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Friends Corner Book Shop's Half Price Sale
Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale! On Saturday, March 14, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm. The Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic areas for your shopping pleasure. Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.
Hours of Operation:
- Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm
- Friday 10am-5pm
- Saturday 10am-4pm
- Sunday Closed
🌐www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop
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The Librarians Film Screening and Discussion
Revel in this powerful and acclaimed film, presented by the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation, that follows librarians as they navigate censorship, harassment, and a rising tide of extremism. Following the screening, audience members will have a chance to ask questions during a discussion with the film director, Kim A. Snyder.
📅 Thursday, March 17, from 7-9:10pm
📍 Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library - 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉 RSVP HERE, or call 925-283-6513 for more information
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Loaves & Fishes - Rock Out Hunger Event
Join Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa for their Rock Out Hunger event with cocktails, a gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and dancing!
📅 Saturday, March 21, from 5:30-10:30pm
📍 Concord Hilton - 1970 Diamond Blvd, Concord
👉 More information about tickets, sponsorships, and auction donations can be found HERE
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Echo In The Canyon 3 - The Spring Equinox Jam
Join an unforgettable evening of live music celebrating the soon-to-open Siesta Valley Bowl with many bands playing for one great cause!
Echo in the Canyon 3 brings together an incredible lineup of Bay Area talent for a seven-hour musical journey benefiting the Siesta Valley Foundation, supporting their mission to preserve and activate this historic venue while promoting culture, conservation, and community engagement in the Berkeley Hills.
Enjoy light snacks, beer and wine, as well as fresh pizza from The Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill.
📅 Saturday, March 21 from 4-11pm
📍 Bear Creek Music Barn - 357 Bear Oaks Drive, Briones
👉 See more information and RSVP HERE
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The Giving Exchange Chapati Party
Guests are invited to a welcoming afternoon celebrating community, culture, and The Giving Exchange’s mission to support entrepreneurs and communities across Eastern Africa.
Inspired by a recent trip to Africa, the gathering brings chapati-making to California with a hands-on demonstration, a delicious Kenyan lunch catered by Swahili Spot, and plenty of time to connect with fellow supporters. It’s a relaxed, joyful way to enjoy great food, meaningful conversation, and the impact being made together.
📅 Sunday, March 22 from 1-4pm
📍 Private backyard in Martinez
🎟️ $75 per person - get tickets HERE. Free for Roots members. Not a member yet? Join The Roots HERE for $25/month.
🌐 www.thegivingexchange.net
👉 For more information, contact Camila Villa at camila@thegivingexchange.net
or call 510-387-0199
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Lamorinda Care Collective's New Space Celebration
Lamorinda Care Collective will be hosting a celebration of their new space at 3468 Mount Diablo Rd., Building B, Suite B100 on Sunday, March 22 from 12-1:30pm and welcome attendance by the nonprofit and broader community network.
The Lamorinda Care Collective is a pop-up community experiment focused on generosity, kindness, and inclusivity. They exist to meet unmet needs and strengthen community care so that everyone has the opportunity to thrive, together.
You are encouraged to bring a donation item or two! Please follow this link for the donation list and donation hours leading up to the event.
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The Contra Costa Nonprofit Board & Community Partnership Fair
Civic, cultural, and business leaders are invited to join in supporting the vital work of the local nonprofit community at the Contra Costa Nonprofit Board & Community Partnership Fair, a celebration of collaboration, civic leadership, and shared purpose.
Nonprofits across Contra Costa work tirelessly to strengthen our communities, yet many face a shared challenge—finding committed, diverse board members. This Fair connects nonprofits with people who want to make a difference, strengthening leadership and impact across the region.
Brought to you by Contra Costa Area Agency on Aging, Choice in Aging, Contra Costa Senior Legal Services, East Bay Leadership Council, East Contra Costa Community Alliance, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, Rachel Rosekind with the Library Foundation of Contra Costa, RCF Connects, and Rubicon Programs.
The Fair will:
- Offer opportunities for professional networking, shared learning, and board-matching
- Provide emerging and established nonprofits with resources related to fundraising, financials, and legal compliance
- Address current threats and challenges to the nonprofit sector and provide strategies to meet them
- Offer local vendors and organizations an opportunity to showcase their resources to support nonprofits
📅 March 28 from 9am–3:30pm
📍 Contra Costa College - 2800 Mission Blvd, San Pablo
👉 Find more information HERE
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The Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration
Join the Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church for their annual community Egg Hunt & Spring Celebration! This family-friendly event is open to the entire Lamorinda community. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors!
- Three age-specific egg hunts (infants–4th grade)
- Breakfast bites & treats
- Crafts, games & face painting
- A special visit from the Easter Bunny
Last year, more than 300 neighbors gathered to hunt 2,000+ eggs and the joy was contagious! Free and open to all.
📅 Sunday, March 29, 11:30am-1pm
📍 Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church - 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
👉 RSVP encouraged, but not required, to www.lopc.org/egghunt. For more information, contact Gina Hageboeck at gina@lopc.org.
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The Lafayette Rotary Club is pleased to announce the date for the Annual Candy Scramble. This event is open to all children ages one through eight. The event takes place at Lafayette Plaza, at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. & Moraga Road, Lafayette, at 10am on Saturday April 4.
The “Springtime Bunny,” along with the Lafayette Police and Fire Departments, will be there to take pictures with the kids. Please arrive on time as the event starts promptly at 10am. Join the event for family fun, and don’t miss the “Johnny's Donuts Dive” (for adults only).
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Cooking with Kids Classes
Sign your kids up for fun, hands-on cooking classes with Chef Lynda's Cooking with Kids Foundation! Kids will have a blast making and eating healthy food learning valuable life skills like cooking, nutrition, and cleaning up after themselves.
Busy Bee Cooks
- Kids ages 7-8 years
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5-week class is offered on Tuesdays, April 7-May 5 from 4-6pm
- Class Code: 15202
We Teach Your Kids to Cook
- Kids ages 8-12 years
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5-week class is offered on Thursdays, April 9-May 7 from 4-6pm
- Class Code: 15201
👉 Offered through the Lafayette Park and Recreation Department
📍 Lafayette Community Center - 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette
🌐 Register HERE
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Support Sunflower Hill at Tips for Change
Enjoy delicious food served by a fun, spirited waitstaff at SideTrack Bar + Grill in Pleasanton, all while supporting Sunflower Hill! Raffle tickets will be available for purchase—don't miss your chance to win some amazing prizes!
100% of tips from the evening benefit Sunflower Hill’s mission to create places and spaces where individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) live, work, learn, and thrive!
📅 Tuesday, April 14
📍 SideTrack Bar + Grill - 30 W Angela St, Pleasanton
🌐www.sunflowerhill.org/events
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Night at the Library - A Curious Event
Lafayette Library & Learning Center Foundation has announced their 2026 fundraising event—Night at the Library: A Curious Event! This is an interactive experience where you can engage, connect, and explore. Meet your community, learn something new, and get curious!
📅 Friday, April 24 at 6pm
📍 Lafayette Library - 3491 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉 Early bird, discounted tickets are on sale now HERE
When purchasing tickets, please consider one of the ticket packages, or make an additional tax-deductible contribution that reflects your belief in the power of libraries to inspire, share ideas, and bring people together.
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SEED Spring Fundraiser: Rock for a Cause
Save the date for Special Education Enrichment Development Foundation's (SEED) Spring Fundraiser at Up the Creek Records—an evening of live music, food, and drinks, all benefiting special education in Lafayette.
Proceeds go toward enriching the education of children with special and diverse learning needs in Lafayette by providing families and educators with resources and support.
📅 Friday, May 1 from 6-9pm
📍 Up the Creek Records - 2042 Mt Diablo Blvd, Walnut Creek
👉 Follow @SEEDLafayette for event details and updates and see HERE for more information
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CocoKids Together for Children 50th Anniversary Gala
CocoKids is celebrating 50 years of serving the Contra Costa County with free child care resources!
Support the organization by purchasing tickets or a table, sponsoring the event, or donating an in-kind auction item.
📅 May 2 from 5-10pm
📍 Boundary Oak Golf Course - 3800 Valley Vista Rd. Walnut Creek
👉 Visit the event website for more information HERE
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Lafayette Nursery School Science Day of Discovery
Lafayette Nursery School is hosting its 49th Annual Science Day of Discovery. This hands-on community event features exciting science experiments designed for preschoolers through third graders.
Bring your little explorers for a day filled with hands-on science and nature fun! Make a volcano explode, shoot a rocket, make slime, dig for dinosaur bones, and test your senses. It’s a great experience for the whole family.
📅 Saturday, May 2 from 10am-1pm
📍 Lafayette Nursery School - 979 First St., Lafayette
👉 Learn more HERE
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Bay Area Mom Prom benefiting Cancer Support Community
Dust off those heels, break out the glitter, and get ready for a night that’s all about fun with a purpose! MOM PROM® is coming to the SF Bay Area—an unforgettable night of dancing, connection, and celebration, all benefiting Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area.
Grab your friends and join us for a night that gives back while celebrating women at Bay Area Mom Prom!
📅 Friday, May 8 from 7-11pm
📍 Ultimate Fieldhouse, Walnut Creek
🎟️ Tickets on sale HERE
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Nourish Gala
Don’t miss an impactful evening at the Nourish Gala, Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano's annual event. Raise a glass to all the ways you are making a difference for local families facing hunger.
Enjoy a delicious dinner, a live auction filled with can’t-miss trips and experiences, and a special DJ set from Bay Area legend Chuy Gomez to close the night!
📅 Saturday, May 16, from 6-10pm
📍 Bally Keal Estate, Fairfield
🎟️ Tickets on sale HERE
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Giving in the Garden - Honoring the Caregivers Among Us
Join Hospice of the East Bay for a special afternoon celebrating the impact of compassionate care. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and drinks as you walk through the caregiver’s journey and see how donor generosity sustains vital services throughout our community.
Hospice of the East Bay is proud to honor Bill Musick, recipient of the Sue Bruns Award for Philanthropy, recognizing his exceptional leadership and commitment to Hospice East Bay. The event will also feature silent and live auctions, along with an inspiring “Make a Difference” moment.
📅 Sunday, May 17, from 2-5pm
📍 The Hacienda de las Flores, Moraga
👉 Purchase tickets or learn more HERE
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Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation's Day on the Green
Please join The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation's flagship fundraiser, Day on the Green, featuring an 18-hole golf tournament, dinner, auction, and more in support of families battling Nephrotic Syndrome.
Sponsor opportunities are now open. Player tickets will be released April 1.
📅 Monday, May 18
📍 Diablo Country Club - 1700 Club House Rd, Diablo
👉 See more information, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities HERE
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Dining to Deliver Gala & Auction
Join Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for the 5th Annual Dining to Deliver Gala & Auction at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville.
This year’s theme, Everything in Bloom, celebrates growth and new beginnings as guests dine, dance, and raise critical funds to support seniors in our community. Don your finest floral fashions and join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and philanthropy!
📅 June 6 from 5:30-10:30pm
📍 Blackhawk Museum - 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Cir, Danville
👉 Tickets and sponsorship opportunities available HERE
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Camp Joybound Summer Sessions
Joybound People & Pets is welcoming students ages 8-15 years old to Camp Joybound! This weeklong camp at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters introduces students to veterinary medicine and animal care, providing hands-on experience with dogs and cats in a fun and instructive environment.
Throughout the week, students will learn alongside, shadow, and engage in hands-on care with Joybound’s clinic, animal care, training, and adoption experts. It’s perfect for students with a passion for animal care and wellness, life sciences, and medicine.
Summer Sessions
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Week 1: Monday-Friday, June 8-12
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Week 2: Monday-Wednesday, June 15-17 (3-day camp week)
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Week 3: Monday-Friday, June 22-26
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Week 4: Monday-Friday, July 6-10
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Week 5: Monday-Friday, July 20-24
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Week 6: Monday-Wednesday, July 27-29 (3-day camp week)
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Week 7: Monday-Friday, August 3-7
👉 Register HERE
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Help Shape Our Neighborhood Trees
Hot sidewalks? Bare bus stops? Missing shade in parks? Contra Costa County is creating a Neighborhood Tree Plan with Sustainable Contra Costa to plant, care for, and protect trees where they’re needed most.
Take this short Community Survey to share your ideas and help make our neighborhoods cooler, healthier, and more welcoming for generations to come.
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Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area
Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area provides comprehensive support programs to cancer patients, caregivers, and their loved ones at no cost.
Their new cancer support center now under construction in Lafayette, will host several beautiful spaces to quietly reflect and restore spirits.
Commemorate your experience, honor a loved one, or make a meaningful gift with unique tribute opportunities, including custom engraved pavers.
👉 Learn more HERE or contact Libby Eppinga at leppinga@cancersupport.net
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Volunteer with Pledge to Humanity
Volunteering with Pledge to Humanity is a powerful way to turn compassion into action and make a real difference in people’s lives. Volunteer to serve at shelters, make meals for the unhoused, help clean up Walnut Creek, and many other opportunities!
Join Pledge to Humanity and be part of a movement that proves humanity is at its best when we serve others.
👉 Sign up for e-newsletters HERE, volunteer HERE, or register for a team service project HERE
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Lamorinda Spirit Van
Volunteer
The Lamorinda Spirit Van is seeking volunteer drivers to help local older adults (age 60+) get to medical appointments, run errands, shop for groceries, and more.
If you’re age 25–75, have a good driving record, and a few free hours in the morning, mid-day, or afternoon—once a week or even just occasionally—they’d love to hear from you! Contact Riki to learn more.
Need a Ride?
To reserve a ride or learn about GoGoGrandparent, an Uber/Lyft option that doesn’t require a smartphone, email or call 925-283-3534.
Want to Support the Spirit Van?
Help keep this vital service going with a tax-deductible donation. Donate online HERE, or mail donations:
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Payable to City of Lafayette
- Write Lamorinda Spirit in the memo line
- Send to Lamorinda Spirit, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Your support keeps Lamorinda seniors on the move!
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Volunteer at White Pony Express
White Pony Express invites you to turn teamwork into tangible impact. Corporate and group volunteer opportunities are available year-round at our Concord facility. Bring your team for a meaningful, hands-on experience that keeps food in motion and love in action across Contra Costa County.
👉 Sign up to volunteer HERE
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Lafayette Historical Society
Step back in time with the Lafayette Historical Society! From nearly 3.500 historic photographs to fascinating artifacts and firsthand stories from longtime residents, the History Room is a hidden gem for anyone curious about our town’s past.
Located downstairs in the Lafayette Library, it’s a place to explore, research, and rediscover the moments that shaped our community. History isn’t just something to read about—it’s waiting to be experienced right here in Lafayette.
👉 For more information, or to make a donation, visit HERE.
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