News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber | | |
Artisan Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11am-3pm
Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette
Friday, May 16, 2025, 9am-9:30am
Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5pm-7:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:15am-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Abio Properties
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm
Virtual "Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell
Friday, May 30, 2025, 8am-9am
JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Wednesday, June 4, 8:30am-10am
Rock The Plaza Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June: 6, 13, 20, 27
Lafayette Chamber Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5pm-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue April 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue April-May 2025)
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Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition
May 1st, 7pm-9pm
Four LOCAL Finalists:
• Acalanes senior Julia Johnson
• Campolindo junior Scarlett Campbell
• Campolindo Sophomore Arav Uttawar
• Miramonte junior Sasha Bevacqua
Come cheer on the finalists as they pitch the judges and see who wins the top $2,000 prize on Thursday, May 1st, 7pm-9pm at the Lafayette Library.
For more information and tickets visit www.contracostasharktank.org.
BUY TICKETS HERE!
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Lafayette Community Day & Food Drive is Next Saturday, May 3!
Get ready for the 4th annual Lafayette Community Day this weekend.
Reminders for Volunteers:
Registered volunteers can pick up their T-shirt at the Chamber Office on Thursday, May 1 between 9am and 4pm and on Friday, May 2 from 9am until 1pm. The remaining T-shirts will be available at check- in on May 3. Quantities & sizes are limited!
On Community Day, volunteers should arrive at Lafayette Plaza at 8:30am to check in at the Welcome Table. Volunteers will then walk together to their assigned Community Day Projects around town. Questions? Check out the 2025 FAQs at lafayettecommunityday.org or email info@lafayettecommunityday.org.
Community Food Drive
Everyone can participate in the Lafayette Community Day Food Drive. (No advance registration required.) Simply drive up and drop off your donation of non-perishable food at Lafayette Elementary School from 9:30-11:30 or use the drop-off bin in the Plaza during the event.
Please note: The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano cannot accept glass containers, open or partially used products, food one year past its ‘best by’ date, alcohol, food without nutrition labels, or any frozen/refrigerated foods. Save their Food Drive Shopping List for easy reference. The food bank needs:
Peanut butter
Canned tuna and chicken (in water)
Boxed macaroni and cheese
Shelf-stable milk
Applesauce
Beans/lentils (dry or canned)
Rice
Whole grain cereals/crackers
Whole wheat/grain pasta
Canned soups/vegetables/tomato products (low sodium, easy open)
Canned fruits (in juice)
100% Fruit juice (cartons or small boxes only)
Nonperishable ready-to-eat meals (chili, ravioli, etc.)
Here’s the schedule for the Community Day Celebration:
11:00 AM Games and activities begin in the Plaza hosted by AARD.
Music by Random Nature
11:30 AM Volunteers return to the Plaza from their projects
Lunch for volunteers (wristband required), catered by Rancho Cantina with ice cream sandwiches by the Sideboard.
The LCD Nonprofit Fair also begins
12:00 PM Welcome-back comments, recognition, and Thank Yous
1:00 PM Lunch/Games/Music/Nonprofit Fair ends
LEARN MORE HERE!
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MAI Capital Management
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| | WELCOME OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
A Green Zone C dba All About The Blend
Manteca, CA
Carrol Holloway-Dyer, allabouttheblend.com
Gluten Free pre-packaged seasoning, no salt seasoning, fry mixes, seafood boil mixes, butter sauce mixes, variety of caffeinated and decaffeinated teas.
Category: Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Shopping & Specialty Retail
Bay Area Psychotherapy Institute (BAPTI)
3468 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. B201, Lafayette, CA
bapti.org
BAPTI provides high quality affordable therapy in-person and online for adults, children, teens, elders, couples / relationships, families, and groups. We also provide training and supervision for AMFTs, APCCs, and ASWs.
Category: Health & Wellness, Non-Profit Organizations
Mana Mindworks
Moraga, CA
Assiyah Rouhani, manamindworks.com
Mana Mindworks offers personalized hypnotherapy sessions to help you heal emotional wounds, reduce anxiety, and break through limiting patterns. With compassion and care, we help you reconnect with your inner wisdom and create lasting, empowered change from within.
Category: Health & Wellness
STAT MED Urgent Care
3799 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. 100, Lafayette, CA
statmed.com
STAT MED is a growing network of Bay Area walk-in clinics where ER-trained doctors and other medical staff help patients of all ages, providing treatment for urgent care, routine illnesses, concussion care (including baseline testing), allergy relief, wellness services
Category: Healthcare & Medical, Health & Wellness
Tunafish Industries
Walnut Creek, CA
Anhtuan Hong, tfiphotos.com
Tunafish Industries provides professional photography, graphic design, and website development services tailored for businesses in the Lamorinda area—helping you stand out with stunning visuals, strong branding, and a powerful online presence to grow your local impact.
Category: Business & Professional Services, Local Artist
| | THANK YOU, RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS | | Anniversary Announcements | |
Celebrates 15 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Norseman Electric Inc., your local one stop shop serving Lamorinda since 1988 for all your residential and commercial electrical needs, friendly, experienced and respectful. CSLB # 998925
📷: Owners Darryl Johnson and Randy Johnson (second and third from the left)
📞: 925-871-2220
📍: Lafayette, CA
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"Coffee" with Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan
The Lafayette Chamber held "Coffee" with Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan on Friday, April 25, 2025 via Zoom. You can watch the recording on YouTube at https://youtu.be/oFEQ_aL6AgI.
The Assemblymember covered a variety of topics including Consumer Protection Laws, AI Regulations, Federal Cuts, Environmental Safety and Toxic Materials, new committee Business and Professions, Climate Change Policies, Insurance, Climate Bond - Wildfire Prevention, Utility Rates – PUC, Mental Health impacts of Social Media and Microplastics. To share your ideas, visit the Assemblymember Website: https://a16.asmdc.org.
Chamber members and the community are also invited to Microplastics & Our Future – A Community Discussion with Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan on April 30th, 6-8pm in Dublin. Learn more and RSVP here.
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Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area (CSC) Lafayette Groundbreaking
April 23, 2025 was a big day in the 35-year history of Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area (CSC), as they broke ground on their new state-of-the-art cancer support center here in Lafayette! More than 250 community members gathered to celebrate this remarkable milestone and vision as well as to show support for the advancement of CSC’s services in the Bay Area.
The groundbreaking marks the kickoff of the final phase of Cancer Support Community’s Capital Campaign, “Rooted in Resilience;” with $2.6 million left to go, the campaign will have raised $30 million to complete the facility, which includes a $5 million anonymous donation match.
The event was graced by the presence of several key figures of the Bay Area, including the Mayor of Lafayette, Susan Candell, Holly Sonne from the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, State Senator Tim Grayson, U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier, Contra Costa Supervisor Candace Andersen in addition to CSC National CEO, Sally Werner. Each expressed their admiration for CSC’s mission and the impact it has on the community. Learn more about their new center at cancersupport.net.
View Chamber staff photos of the event here. https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCbUR1
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Lafayette Artisan Walk
Shop local, support local!
Save the date for the Artisan Walk, Saturday, May 10, 11am-3pm.
The Lafayette Chamber’s Retail sub-committee is excited to announce and promote a collaborative shopping event between Lafayette’s retail businesses and local artists. Shop Lafayette the day before Mother’s Day. Hours may vary by store.
Businesses throughout Lafayette will be showcasing local artisan items – perfect gifts for upcoming occasions – Mother’s Day, Graduation, Father’s Day.
REGISTER FOR A REMINDER and be one of the first to know about upcoming Chamber events by being subscribed to the Lafayette Chamber’s events email blasts.
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Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
Lafayette Business Women will meet at Pillar Cowork.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Special presentation by Alma Glavan, Regional Communications Manager, Better Business Bureau.
Alma Galvan is the Media and Community Engagement Lead at the Better Business Bureau, where she began her career in 2005. With nearly two decades of experience, Alma has been a champion for ethical business practices, small business growth, and consumer protection throughout the Bay Area. A proud graduate of Sacramento State University, she leads initiatives that foster trust in the marketplace and support underrepresented entrepreneurs. Alma is passionate about building community connections and helping businesses thrive through education, outreach, and strategic partnerships.
Register here!
Lafayette Business Women is Co-Chaired by Carine Camara, CARRINNA and Katie Santos, Consulting-Fitness HR. Sponsorship opportunities are available for future events. Fill out the sponsorship opportunities form here.
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Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette. We will celebrate their new ownership!
We will cut the ribbon at 9:10am SHARP.
Friday, May 16, 9AM - 10AM
Gymboree Play & Music, 3450 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Click here for Open Gym during the Ribbon Cutting. Parents must be present.
Click below for a reminder!
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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll! Friends, Food & Entertainment
Tuesday, May 20, 5PM - 7:30PM
Downtown Lafayette - Lafayette Plaza is located at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd., 3535 Plaza Way, Lafayette
The “stroll” begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling. Will call will be at Lafayette Plaza 5pm-6:30pm. Participating restaurants are open for tasting 5:30pm-7:30pm. Evening includes music in Lafayette Plaza.
Tickets are now sold out. Please join the waitlist here.
All are welcome (ticket or no ticket) to enjoy music in Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road) by Generations in Jazz, entertainment and photo booth by New You Dance Center, and fun activities by All Ages Recreation Downtown.
Thank you to our sponsors:
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JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers
The Concord Nonprofit Network and Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network are sharing knowledge and building community together.
Wednesday, June 4, 8:30AM - 10AM
Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, 3287 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette.
We believe that nonprofit organizations play an essential role in building and sustaining thriving communities. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote best practices among nonprofit professionals and volunteers. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a newcomer to the non-profit sector, we're here to provide you with the resources, connections, and support you need to make a positive impact in the world.
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Resource spotlight for the morning will be “Insights on Corporate Social Responsibility and the Resources available for Non-profits to best leverage" presented by Nichol Carranza, Marathon Renewable Fuels.
FREE and open to Lafayette Chamber AND Concord Chamber member nonprofit executives, staff, board, volunteers.
Please note that we are planning to meet outside in the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Courtyard, please dress accordingly. The Courtyard is limited to 75 attendees. We encourage early registration to ensure your spot—this event is expected to fill quickly.
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Mix, Mingle & Market Yourself!
Join fellow Lafayette Chamber members for an evening of networking, community connection, and local business discovery. This is your chance to build visibility, make new contacts, and showcase your organization in a casual, social setting.
Lafayette Chamber Mixer & Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
REGISTER HERE
Hosted at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA.
Free for Chamber Members | $20 Guest Fee (Non-Members)
Featuring local wines by Deer Hill Vineyards and Los Arabis Vineyards at the no-host bar. Complementary non-alcoholic beverages from Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling.
Vendor Opportunities – Members Only:
• 20 Business Tables Available: $100 (ONLY 6 LEFT!)
• 5 Nonprofit Showcase Spots: $50 (CALL FOR WAITLIST!)
Vendor setup begins at 4:00 PM. Vendor-to-Vendor Preview: 4:30–5:00 PM
Events sponsored by Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.
Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot! And don’t forget your business cards!
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Opportunities!
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival sponsorship and vendor opportunities are now available to Chamber Members!
Save the date for the 28th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, the 3rd weekend in September, September 20 & 21, 2025!
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Sponsors and Vendors Paid: April 21st - April 27th
A Green Zone C dba All About The Blend - Fiesta Lane Vendor
Asian Art Foundation - Non-Profit Booth
Bayside Pavers - Commercial Vendor
Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc. - Commercial Vendor
Contra Costa Ballet Foundation - Non-Profit Booth
Full Spectrum Technology Group - Commercial Vendor
Lamorinda Arts Council - Local Artist Booth
The Dog Wizard - Family Pet Vendor
Vanguard Properties - Beer Booth Sponsor
Learn more and apply here: https://lafayettefestival.com/apply.
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Chamber Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Rock the Plaza Concert Series – $300 Sponsorship
🎸 Free Concerts in the Plaza every Friday in June
📅 Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, plus Lamorinda Idol Finalists perform on 6/27
🔹 Event details: Rock the Plaza Concert Series
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – Sept 20-21, 2025
🍷 For sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.lafayettefestival.com/apply
Lafayette Res Run for Education – $850 T-Shirt Sponsorship
🏃 Date: Sunday, October 19
🔹 Logo on the back of 2,200+ participant t-shirts
🔹 Event details: Lafayette Res Run for Education
Chamber “Affinity Groups” Monthly Meeting Sponsorships
Chamber Connector | Young Professionals | Lafayette Business Women
Reach an extremely targeted local group for brand visibility, connections, and direct engagement. Sponsors enjoy 3-5 minutes at start of meeting to share their story in person with Lafayette’s business professionals.
📅 Frequency: Each affinity group meets monthly.
🔹Lafayette Chamber Connectors, Third Wednesday, 8:15am
🔹Lafayette Business Women, First Wednesday, alternates between 8:45am-5:15pm
🔹Young Professionals (YoPro’s), First Thursday, 5:30pm
🔹 Host Responsibilities: Venue, set-up, clean-up
👥 Accommodate a group of 30-50.
🔹 Sponsor Responsibilities: Order, transport, and costs
☕ Coffee for 30-50 attendees
🍎 Small bites for 15-25 attendees
🥄 Serving supplies: cups, creamer/sweetener, stirrers, napkins, etc.
Contact Grace for more information or to reserve.
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How To Command a Room: Karen Laos Shares 3 Simple Shifts to Make
At the May 8 meeting of Mt Diablo Business Women, author, podcaster, and TED-X coach Karen Laos shares "3 Tips To Command Any Room." Learn how to build your confidence as a speaker and stop leaving opportunities on the table. You'll also enjoy great networking and the warmth and camaraderie MDBW is known for.
Register here by May 4: https://form.123formbuilder.com/4071812/form
Thursday, May 8 from 11:30am-1:30pm
The Greenery - 1551 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek. Ample free parking.
COST: MDBW members $30, Guests $35.
Walk-in MDBW members $40, Walk-in Guests $45
Optional raffle supporting Child Advocates of Contra Costa County (formerly CASA): 6 raffle tickets for $5, cash preferred.
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Get Your Free Ad in the Grapevine Coupon Book
Good when you purchase an ad in the July/ August issue of The Grapevine, mailed to 81,000 homes in the same 4 great mailing zones!
Click here to learn more!
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Small Business Help Office Hours - Hosted by SCORE
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. No matter what stage your business is at SCORE can be a valuable resource.
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has been partnering with SCORE for over 15 years. We welcome our chamber members and community members to schedule a complimentary meeting with a SCORE representative on Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
To schedule your appointment, please call the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or book your appointment online.
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Microplastics & Our Future – A Community Discussion with Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan would like to invite you to join her and a panel of experts for an evening dedicated to the urgent issue of microplastics—tiny pollutants that pose a growing threat to both our environment and our health. This event will feature a screening of We’re All Plastic People Now, followed by a compelling panel discussion on the environmental, legislative, and community-driven responses to plastic pollution.
Wed, Apr 30th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
Library Community Room, 200 Civic Plaza, Dublin
Featured Panelists:
Allison Chan (Political Director, Save The Bay)
Andria Ventura (Legislative and Policy Director, Clean Water Action)
Nick Lapis (Director of Advocacy, Californians Against Waste)
RSVP HERE!
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The Dante Club at Saint Mary's College
On behalf of the Dante Club at Saint Mary’s College of California, they would like to warmly invite the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce community to participate in their upcoming Saint Mary's Car Show on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
This exciting event is a celebration of Italian culture through cars, music, food, and community, and they’d be thrilled to see the Lafayette community represented. While the event highlights Italian heritage, all car types are welcome -- not just Italian-made!
Admission and car entry are completely free, and you're encouraged to bring along family and friends to enjoy an afternoon of great cars, music, entertainment, food vendors, and a wine garden. We would love for your club to be part of the experience and would greatly appreciate it if you could help spread the word (and our flyer) to your fellow car enthusiasts, colleagues, and friends.
If you have any questions or are interested in participating you can follow this link to their website, which includes the sign-up form and further information.
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Acalanes Senior Rally in the Park!
Acalanes is excited that the City approved blocking off Plaza Way for their new annual event: Senior Rally in the Park!
May 22, 3pm-4:30pm, Lafayette Plaza
Seniors will decorate their cars and then start the celebration with the annual Memory Walk through their respective Lafayette elementary school.
At 3pm, Seniors and families are invited to come together at Lafayette Plaza for live music (an awesome student band), Sideboard food and drink, games, and lots of Dons spirit. It will be a special way for them to celebrate their hometown community of Downtown Lafayette. They hope there will be plenty of cheers and car horns from passersby!
- They encourage families to stay downtown to shop and eat that evening with their seniors.
- Parking - Attendees can park in nearby parking lots (Plaza Center, La Fiesta Square) and in metered spots along Mt. Diablo Blvd and Golden Gate Way.
Thank you for your continued support of our Acalanes grads!
| | CAMPS, SCHOOLS & KIDS’ ACTIVITIES! | | Check out opportunities from these fellow Lafayette Chamber members. Have a program to add? Email us at info@lafayettechamber.org. | | |
⚠️ Friendly Reminder: Watch Out for Scams Targeting Local Businesses
Lafayette Chamber was alerted of recent scam attempts—via email and phone—targeting local businesses and employees. These messages often appear to come from a supervisor or team member and may request urgent payments, gift cards, or sensitive information.
Scammers do their homework—they might know who’s out of the office or use real names to sound convincing.
Please pause and verify any unusual requests through a trusted method before taking action. When in doubt, check it out!
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BART MAINTENANCE WORK
BART will be performing rail maintenance work between Orinda and Lafayette Stations. The work each night is scheduled to start at 10pm and continue until BART service begins the next morning. To create safe clearance for our crews, BART will reduce service from two tracks to one while the work is taking place. Riders can anticipate delays of 15-20 minutes on work nights. BART does not anticipate noise levels to exceed the sound of the surrounding freeway.
The work entails destressing the rail to enable it to withstand swings between high and low temperatures. Temperature extremes can introduce extreme stress on the tracks. In cold weather, contraction of the rail can lead to fractures, while hot conditions can induce expansion and cause track buckling. Climate change is expected make these temperature swings more common and significant. Destressing the rail will reduce the risk of derailments and will ensure a more resilient transit system for BART riders.
Dates for this scheduled work include May 8 – 9, and May 22 – 23, 2025.
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, April 24, 2025 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA
News From the City Manager’s Corner
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
• State Senator Grayson’s Tour of Downtown Lafayette
• Lafayette Community Day & Food Drive is Next Saturday, May 3!
• Celebrating 10 Years of Lamorinda Village
• Groundbreaking for Construction of Cancer Support Community Facility
• Register for Lamorinda School Bus Passes
• Comment on New Fire Hazard Severity Zones by May 1
• Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 3
• City Work on Mt. Diablo Boulevard & St. Mary’s Road This Summer
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications: Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications. Also, find out how to follow the City of Lafayette on social media at https://www.lovelafayette.org/connect.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
April 25, 2025 Weekly Update
➡ Board of Supervisors to Consider Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Recommended Budget
➡ Cancer Support Community Breaks Ground on State-of-the-Art Cancer Support Center in Lafayette
➡ Together We Act, United We Change
➡ Get Ready for Summer - County Connection Youth Ride Free, Summer Pilot Program
➡ East Bay Rental Housing Association presents California State Assembly Member
Anamarie Avila Farias
➡ ConFire Wildfire Community Preparedness Day on May 3
➡ Special Olympics Volunteers Needed in Contra Costa County
➡ County Department Highlight - How Contra Costa County Public Works Can Help You!
➡ Contra Costa Fire Foundation's Inaugural Girls Empowerment Camp May 17th-18th
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Highlight Your Chamber Membership!
Showcase your Lafayette Chamber membership on your website or marketing materials with the official Chamber logo! Simply email your request to info@lafayettechamber.org.
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