News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber |
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Please call for an appointment.
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Join the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Committee!
We couldn't do it without you!
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival brings tens of thousands of people to our downtown. This event also raises tens of thousands of dollars for our local nonprofit organizations. Without our volunteers and our committee members it wouldn't run as seemlessly.
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Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF) Accepting Applications for its 2022 Grant Cycle
The Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF) is accepting grant applications from local non-profits for its 2022 grant cycle. LCF invests in programs and projects that promote and enhance the civic, cultural, educational, and general well-being of Lafayette and surrounding communities. All applications (including supporting documents) must be received by April 30. The application form is online at www.lafayettecf.org/grant-application.
Grant categories are:
- Seniors
- Human Services
- Youth Development & Education
- Arts & Culture
Notice of the grant awards will go out in mid-June. If you have any questions, please contact LCF Grants Chair Jeff Dieden at diedenjd@gmail.com.
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Chef Hugo with new manager, Mike, at The Coop
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Meet a Chef!
Taste of Lafayette Tickets are ALMOST SOLD OUT!
ONLY 40 TICKETS LEFT!
Early bird tickets are only available through April 29, or until sold out. This event benefits the
Thank you to our sponsors:
Live Entertainment (tentative, still being fine-tuned):
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Wendy Tamis, Harpist
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UnConcord in the Mercantile near Social Bird
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Ali and Mark duo (3day Weekend) will be playing at Headlands Brewing Company
- Lonesome Eddie and the Saddle Sores in Lafayette Plaza Park
- Daniel Ray Hilsinger
- The Breedloves Acoustic Duo Jay Kirkland & Barbara Anne Gorin
- Elise and Steve Band, Indie Folk
For information on participating as a restaurant or being a partner or sponsor, please call Sara Regan at the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 x110 or send her an email at sara@lafayettechamber.org.
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Let's Welcome New Lafayette Chamber Members!
The following businesses recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
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5039 Commercial Circle, Ste F, Concord, CA 94520
Adriana Esposito 866-287-2837 / 925-566-4401
Outdoors Contractors Specialists proudly serving the Bay Area with landscaping services including driveways, walkways, patios, pool decks, retaining walls and fire pits.
Catgories: Landscape Design / Construction / Services, Contractor / Construction
6841 Village Pkwy, Dublin, CA 94568
Rudy Basu, 415-592-5933
We are Cousins Maine Lobster: you may have seen us featured on Shark Tank or the Food Network. We proudly serve Authentic Maine Lobster Rolls and other lobster delicacies from our Food Truck in 40+ cities across the country.
Category: Food Truck
8181 Oakport St, Oakland, CA 94621
Timothy Regan, 510-569-1111
One Toyota is unlike any automotive retailer in northern California! Honesty, transparency and integrity are what we are all about! We have successfully developed and implemented a business philosophy branded "One Price One Person." This means you only deal with one person. One Experience for Everyone. With our exclusive ONE Price ONE Person process, purchasing your next new or pre-owned vehicle from One Toyota is simply Buying Made Better. Our courteous, experienced, and professional staff is waiting to assist you. Sales 888-964-0576. Service 888-964-0577. Parts 888-964-0579.
Category: Transportation
1928 St. Mary's Road, Moraga, CA 94575
Susie McCobb, 925-631-4205
Founded in 1863, Saint Mary's is a residential campus nestled 20 miles east of San Francisco in the picturesque Moraga Valley. Based in the Catholic, Lasallian and Liberal Arts traditions, Saint Mary's currently enrolls more than 4,000 students.
Category: College / University
Lafayette, CA 94549
Cynthia Whitchurch, 925-451-2570
Local glass artist, Cynthia Whitchurch has been creating fused glass for over 15 years. She melts and bends colored glass into molds producing custom pieces including bowls, plates, & more. 100% American-made sustainable. Makes great multiple quantity custom-ordered customer/employee/event gifts.
Categories: Art Galleries / Art Studio, Retail, Local Artists
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New Member Posts on Social!
Learn more about our newest Chamber members!
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For over 25 years, Chef Charlie Vollmar and Epicurean Exchange have been THE local resource for culinary education in Lamorinda and the greater Bay Area. At the Orinda-based kitchen, they specialize in planning and presenting all formats of culinary-themed programs: from scheduled classes, to private small group culinary demonstrations, hands-on events for family and friends, to corporate team building activities, the kitchen is the perfect backdrop for gatherings large and small.
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Sanctuary - a healing center is a collaboration of healers, intuitives, bodyworkers and wellness consultants.
Located in a quiet corner of Lafayette, Sanctuary is an easily accessible, calm and peaceful environment where everyone is welcome. Their mission is to provide a safe environment within which you can re-establish balance in your life, and to support you in creating the changes and healing you wish for yourself.
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LPIE Online Auction Starts Today!
Get ready to bid on exciting vacations, special experiences, autographed items, golf rounds, spa services, sports tickets, and a whole lot more. All incredible, all unique, and all available for bidding in support of our students! Online Auction opened today and closes on April 22nd at 5pm.
Auction items from the following chamber members:
CLICK HERE to start bidding on these awesome packages and more!
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Friday Feature Segments!
The following Friday Feature segments were posted a few weeks ago. Visit our social channels to learn more about our Chamber members! |
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Member since 2000
Diablo Valley Carpet Care is owned and operated by Gregg Eckstein, who has 45 years experience cleaning carpets. 95% of the company’s work is residential.
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Member since 1999
Owner Jeff Assadi and Tony in the dining room! Restaurant, bar and catering services. Don't miss Bob Athayde on the piano Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings 6pm-9pm! 1419 Moraga Way, Moraga, CA
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Meet a Member!
The following videos were taken at recent Ribbon Cuttings. We encourage you to take a few minutes and learn about your fellow Lafayette Chamber members!
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New & Updated Resources for our Community!
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors!
Wednesday, April 20, 4:30pm, online via Zoom
Join us for a unique take on networking.
This group discusses current challenges members are having with their business, big or small. Share your ideas and fresh perspectives with other members. Participation is encouraged and appreciated. We are ALL in this together!
SAVE THE DATES: May 4 & 18 4:30pm, Zoom.
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Lafayette Young Professionals - Meetup!
Thursday, April 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Yo Pros is designed for the younger crowd ranging in age from 21-39 years old, with “young at heart” always welcome. This is a place where young professionals can tap into our local business community and really develop relationships that will be with us for the rest of our lives. Guests welcome!
Headlands Brewing Company will be our host. It will be Taco Night!
This event is tentative, please register so we can update you on any changes.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, April 21, 5:30pm-7:30pm at Headlands Brewing Company. REGISTER HERE
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The Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County (WDBCCC) in partnership with the California Employers Association (CEA), is sponsoring the "Managing Stress & Burnout In The Workplace" in-person event, on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at 9:00 am. There is no cost to this in-person event. To register for the in-person event, go to:
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Statutory AB 1825 Training Workshop: Preventing Harassment, Violence, and Discrimination in the Workplace
The Employer Advisory Council (EAC) of Alameda County and the Employment Development Department (EDD) want to support you and your company with virtual educational opportunities. Join this second webinar of The Employment Life Cycle (TELC) series to hear from employment law attorney and human resources specialist Aaron Cargain of the law firm Fisher Phillips about approaches to the prevention of harassment, violence, and discrimination at the workplace.
This second webinar of the educational series TELC focuses on the highly litigation-prone area of misconduct at the workplace that include sexual and other harassment, violence, and discriminatory practices and behavior. Assembly Bill (AB) 1825 requires that all California employers with five or more employees provide at least two hours of harassment-prevention training to all supervisory employees. Fisher Phillips' harassment prevention training is a high-caliber workshop to provide the best mandatory AB1825 qualifications for supervisory staff. This workshop teaches essential management skills while discussing the legally required harassment related topics. This comprehensive training will also cover an explanation of protected categories, address Senate Bill (SB) 396 requirements, types of harassment and bullying, responsibility of supervisors and companies, on how to conduct an investigation, and best practices.
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EBMUD's sidewalk restoration on Lafayette Circle
EBMUD's hired contractor, Pacific General Engineering, will be repairing the sidewalk and crosswalk damage at Lafayette Circle (east end). They will start repairing the sidewalk along the Cortese's property first. The contractor estimates the whole project to last three weeks (starting April 4) if everything goes as planned. If you have any questions, please call Aziz Aineb at (925) 299-3240.
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Lafayette Outdoor Retail Sales and Dining Pilot Program Extended through 2022
As part of our pandemic response, in 2020, the City launched its outdoor retail sales and dining program and relaxed certain sign ordinance and parking requirements. For the past few months, Staff has worked with businesses and community members to develop a proposal for the continuation of this program for at least a year to allow the businesses to catch up to pre-pandemic sales.
In January, the City Council approved $200,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA) funds to initiate and implement a one-year pilot program which extends the current arrangements that allow outdoor sales and dining. The program includes:
- Allowing restaurants to use on-street parking for dining, sidewalks for dining and retail sales as long as there is adequate space for pedestrian travel, and the use of private parking lots for outdoor sales and dining.
- Continuing the current relaxations of the sign and parking ordinances to allow A-frame signs and banners.
- Designing an outdoor retail sales and dining template to define and designate the uses for parking spaces, sidewalks and other public areas.
- Identifying additional spaces in Lafayette for outdoor dining and retail sales to expand the program into other commercial areas of the city.
Restaurants and other retail establishments will be encouraged to use the template. Spaces approved for use through this program will need to meet all requirements set by the Fire Department. Additionally, a no-fee encroachment permit will be required to ensure that all safety requirements are met.
If your retail establishment or restaurant has an interest in participating in this pilot program, please contact Thomas Myers, Economic Development Manager through email at tmyers@ci.lafayette.ca.us or by telephone at 925-299-3257. Please indicate the name and location of your business, as well as how your business would like to participate in this pilot program.
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City Increasing Funding for Shop Local Lafayette eCard Program
The Shop Local Lafayette eCard Pilot Program is an electronic gift card program supported by Yiftee.com, designed to support local Lafayette brick-and-mortar businesses during the business recovery period. You can use the eCard at all participating Lafayette businesses – there is truly something for everyone.
The Lafayette City Council recently approved an additional $20,000 in federal American Rescue Plan Act (“ARPA”) funds for the Program, bringing the total to $50,000. With these funds, the City is offering a “Twice as Nice” bonus eCard offer: For a limited time, customers who purchase a Shop Local Lafayette eCard will receive double the value to spend at participating businesses in Lafayette. For example, when you purchase a $10 eCard, the City will match your purchase and you will receive a bonus $10 eCard, giving you $20 to spend at participating Lafayette businesses. The bonus eCard offer will only be available for a limited time and is limited to two (2) bonus eCards per purchaser. Note: Bonus eCards are only valid for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase.
Business participation can change at any time and is limited to $5,000 in eCard sales per business. This limit is to allow the program to benefit more local businesses equitably. New businesses are in the process of be added to the program! Here is a list of currently participating businesses:
As of April 5, 2022, the following businesses are approaching their $5,000 per business limit:
- Lafayette Park Hotel and Spa - approximately $2,250 in eCards already redeemed
- Locanda Positano - approximately $2,000 in eCards already redeemed
- REVE Bistro - approximately $1,500 in eCards already redeemed
We have received a number of questions about the eCards and updated the FAQ on our website. One common question is about the processing time for the eCards. The eCards are digital - there are no plastic cards available, however, you can print it on a piece of paper. Ecard orders can take one hour or more for the system to process, so they may not be available for immediate use. Sometimes our partner, Yiftee, needs time to ensure an order is correct. If your order hasn't been processed, Yiftee suggests checking your email inbox as well as your spam folder to see if they have sent a request for additional information. For full details and to purchase eCards, visit www.lovelafayette.com/eCard.
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City of Lafayette's April 8 Weekly Roundup
➡ Lafayette City Council Meeting on Monday Night
➡ Lafayette Outdoor Retail Sales and Dining Pilot Program Extended through 2022
➡ Planning Commission Review of the Proposed Housing Plan for Lafayette
➡ City Increasing Funding for Shop Local Lafayette eCard Program
➡ All-Electric Ordinance Requirements for New Construction in Unincorporated Areas
➡ Earth Day Webinar on Building Electrification on April 22
➡ Middle School Movie Night Next Friday!
➡ Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 30
➡ Congressman Mark DeSaulnier Virtual Town Hall on Thursday, April 14 on Commuting
➡ Community Events and Meetings
➡ Public Meetings
➡ Community Briefs
➡ Cultural Observations and Celebrations
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Networking & Sponsorship Opportunities |
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Lafayette Social monthly Networking Luncheon
Please join Lafayette Social for their monthly Networking Luncheon - a great opportunity to mingle with local professionals, learn about the exciting things going on in everyone's organizations, and explore our delicious local eateries. You can expect a warm welcome, a few shared appetizers, time to share info about your business and any current news, and learn more about other area businesses. Everyone will be responsible for purchasing their own lunch.
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Town Hall Theatre Company’s 4th Annual Day of Giving
Town Hall Theatre Company’s 4th Annual Day of Giving will happen on May 4, 2022. With the help of our community, Town Hall is looking to raise $10,000 through individual donations throughout the day and sponsorships from local businesses. The Day of Giving will feature online video interviews with actors, directors, students, designers as well as Town Hall board and staff discussing what is coming up for Town Hall and how to get involved. The day ends with a celebration at the Lafayette Library from 5:30-7. Come dance to a live band and reconnect with all of your fellow theatre supporters! If you are interested in donating or becoming a sponsor, contact Cory Stewart, cory.ervin-stewart@townhalltheatre.com. View sponsorship information here.
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The Day With the Most Light is the Day We Fight!
The Alzheimer's Association invites local businesses to join the fight against Alzheimer's and dementia by sponsoring or participating in our Sunrise Stroll at the Lafayette Reservoir on Friday, June 24, 9 - 11 a.m. You can also show your support by hosting a giveback event the week of June 19. For more information on how to get involved in the fight, contact Grace Liu at gliu@alz.org or 925-284-7942.
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Member & Community News & Events |
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Calling all seniors!
Join Lafayette Social & Lamorinda Village for our second Golden Happy Hour on April 12th at 4:30pm. This month we will gather at The Fourth Bore in Orinda. Expect lots of warm smiles and welcomes, a few provided appetizers, and lots of engaging conversations with other golden-agers and a few folks with Lafayette Social and Lamorinda Village on the 2nd Tuesday of every month!
** All will be responsible for their own beverages and any additional food **
Space is limited, so please RSVP on the Lafayette Social website. Cheers!
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Lafayette Rotary Club's “Annual Candy Scramble”
Lafayette Rotary Club's “Annual Candy Scramble” is open to all children ages 2-through 2nd grade. The event takes place at Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd) in Lafayette, at 10:00am, Saturday, April 16, 2022.
The park lawn will be covered with candy for the kids to put in their baskets. The youngest are always given extra time to get their share! The Bunny along with the Police and Fire Departments will be there to take pictures with the kids. Please arrive on time. We start promptly at 10:00am. Join us for the fun. And don’t miss the Johnny’s Donuts Dive (for adults only).
We are Rotarians working with youth, helping our community and playing an active part in International and World Community Service.
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Calendar at a Glance!
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Sustainable Lafayette is hosting a free screening of “The Biggest Little Farm” at Town Hall Theatre (THT) on Saturday April 23 at 11:00 a.m. Details on THT’s website.
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The Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center Invites you to view the Award-Winning Film FANTASTIC FUNGI, Saturday, April 23, 7pm at Our Saviors Lutheran Church.
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Sustainable Lafayette's Earth Day Festival, Saturday, April 30, 11am-2pm, Golden Gate Way
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Lafayette Juniors Lifestyles Tour, Saturday, April 30, 10am-3pm
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Do you have an event or announcement to share with our membership and/or the community? You can add your event to our online calendar, no login required (we simply need to approve it before it will display.) Add your event HERE. Questions? Contact holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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From the Lafayette Library and Learning Center |
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WOW presents Alice Neel: People Come First at the deYoung Museum
Wednesday April 13, 2022, 2:00 PM | ZOOM
Alice Neel was a champion of social justice whose longstanding commitment to humanist principles inspired her life as well as her art. She spent most of her life living and working in New York City, and her work testifies to the diversity, resilience, and passion of the people she encountered there. “Alice Neel: People Come First” is the first comprehensive West Coast museum exhibition of Neel’s work, and includes portraits of her neighbors in Spanish Harlem, as well as bohemians, activists, mothers, LGBTQ performers, and those who were historically left on art history’s margins.
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation Distinguished Speaker Series presents
Maggie Doyne Between the Mountain and the Sky
Thursday, April 21, 2022, 7:00 PM | Don Tatzin Community Hall
At age 19, on a gap year with just a backpack and $5,000 in babysitting money, Maggie Doyne made the extraordinary decision to improve the lives of children in rural Nepal, and never looked back. CNN's 2015 Hero of the Year, Maggie will share her experiences as chronicled in her uplifting new memoir.
Between the Mountain and the Sky is the remarkable story of one young woman hoping to make a difference. From a dry riverbed in the foothills of the Himalayas, her journey has led to the building of a children's home, school, health clinic, and more. This inspiring, intimate tale shows us that anyone has the power to change the world.
Tickets: $30 Includes a copy of Between the Mountain and the Sky. A limited number of free tickets are available for high school students (with ID).
Call 925-283-6513 ext.102 to reserve.
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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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