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Lafayette Business Women at Merrill Gardens
Wednesday, August 13, 8:45am - 10:00am
Ribbon Cutting at Abe's Cafe
Friday, August 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, August 20, 8:15am - 9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Studio Belmont
Thursday, August 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
"Coffee" with City Councilmember Stella Wotherspoon
Friday, August 22, 8:00am - 9:00am
Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design
Friday, September 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Saturday, September 20, 10:00am-7:00pm, Sunday, September 21, 10:00am-6:00pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue - August 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue - June-July 2025)
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Lafayette Business Women at Merrill Gardens
Lafayette Business Women will meet on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, 8:45am-10:00am at Merrill Gardens of Lafayette, 1010 Second Street, Lafayette.
Registration required!
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend the first meeting for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Chamber members should sign in with their representative account to confirm membership.
Lafayette Business Women is Co-Chaired by Carine Camara, CARRINNA and Katie Santos, Consulting-Fitness HR. Sponsorship opportunities are available for future events.
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Ribbon Cutting at Abe's Cafe
Please join us Friday, August 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm for a Ribbon Cutting at Abe's Cafe, 3572 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette.
We will cut the ribbon at 3:15pm SHARP.
Register below for a reminder!
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September Email Sponsor Space Available!
Interested in sponsoring Lafayette Chamber emails? September is open! Contact Holly at holly@lafayettechamber.org for details.
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The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
KBKC Design
3449A Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Kim Scaboo, www.kbkcdesign.com
Interior Design Company
Category: Business & Professional Services
Sunrun
1800 W Ashton Blvd., #3403, Lehi, UT 84043
Katherine Lee, Shari Thoele, https://www.sunrun.com
We are the #1 Home Solar & Battery company in America.
Categories: Business & Professional Services, Home
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Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network
Our Nonprofit August Meeting topic focused on Grant Writing & Reporting.
Thank you to our presenter, Katherine Levine-Koller, a seasoned, successful nonprofit leader and fundraising consultant with nearly a decade of experience in fund development.
And thank you to Gratitude Coffee for the morning pick me up.
And thank you to our co-chairs Joseline Annan and Alan Koenigsberg for facilitating these gatherings and to Creekside Commons for hosting this meeting.
📷 See pictures from the event here.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Are you looking for another networking opportunity? Do you want to meet people who might be able to help you grow your business through referrals?
Join Chamber Connectors!
They will meet Wednesday, August 20, 8:15am - 9:30am at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette.
Lafayette Chamber Connectors is Co-Chaired by Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones and Rebekah Dani, Rebekah Dani Coaching & Consulting.
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend their first Lafayette Chamber event/meeting for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Important Parking Information: At Creekside Commons, please park in Lot Entry A and enter the building through the courtyard and the Main Entry Doors. Oakview 1 is located to the right once you enter. Please do not park in Lot Entry B/C. Springstone School is a non-profit tenant who uses Lot B/C during the school day. If you park in Lot B/C, you will need to move your car as the students and their transportation arrive at 8:15am.
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Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals will meet on Thursday, August 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm at Studio Belmont, 1279 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek.
Thank you to Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals Co-Chairs Carolyne Charvoz, Mass Mutual of Northern California and Matt Boone, Real Estate Agent, Compass.
Register here.
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests welcome to attend the first meeting for free, then we encourage guests to join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
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Zoom "Coffee" with City Councilmember Stella Wotherspoon
The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with City of Lafayette Councilmember Stella Wotherspoon.
Friday, August 22, 8:00am - 9:00am
Councilmember Wotherspoon is interested in hearing from the community and especially Lafayette business members about topics including downtown vitality & vibrancy; mobility & transportation; and public safety.
Register for Zoom link here.
Questions can be sent in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org.
Recordings will be made available shortly after the event on the Lafayette Chamber's YouTube Channel.
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Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design, 3534 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette!
Friday, September 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
We will cut the ribbon at 4:15pm SHARP.
Register below for a reminder!
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In Memory of Karl Anderson
Karl Bruce Anderson passed away peacefully at home on April 28th, 2025, just one day before his 73rd birthday. He was with the love of his life, Patti, who held him close until his very last breath. Karl fought a courageous battle with lung cancer for over three years, always wearing a brave smile.
Born on April 29th, 1952, Karl grew up in San Francisco and Woodside, CA, in an entrepreneurial family. He graduated from St. Ignatius High School and then attended USF, graduating in 1973. Despite his degree in marketing, Karl seized the opportunity in 1976 to purchase a San Francisco building with his brother John, and together they opened Anderson Bros. Movers Antique, Used Furniture and Moving Company. At just 24 years old, Karl embarked on a journey that would span 49 successful years as a respected moving and storage owner-operator. He was known for his unwavering dedication to his employees and customers.
Karl met Patti Barrett in 1968 at a San Francisco corner market when he was just 15 and she was 14. They married six years later in 1974 and spent 51 beautiful years together, building a life filled with laughter and love with their two daughters in Lafayette, which became their home in 1978.
Karl was a generous soul who volunteered his “time & treasure” to many organizations. He was a member of the Concord Bocce Ball Federation, the California Moving and Storage Association, Contra Costa Realtors in Motion, Contra Costa Association of Realtors, Women’s Counsel of Realtors, the Senior Solutions Network, National Federation of Independent Businesses, and multiple Chambers of Commerce.
A devout Catholic, Karl was an active member of the St. Monica’s Men’s Club and the St. Perpetua’s Parish. He was also a Grand Knight and Fourth-Degree Brother Knight with the Knights of Columbus Local #7683 in Lafayette.
Karl cherished his “Maui home,” where he spent every summer enjoying sunsets on the lanai with family & friends with a Karl Mai Tai nearby. He loved cruising the globe with family and special friends, but he was truly happy anywhere he could find a sunny spot to close his eyes, turn his face toward the sun, and say, “I’m living the dream.”
Karl is survived by his beloved wife Patti, daughters Pamela Anderson Cridlebaugh and Stephanie Anderson, son Travis Cridlebaugh, and three grandchildren, Kellan, Dillon, and Emma, as well as his brother, John Anderson.
He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, unwavering integrity, deep faith, and his boundless love for his family and friends. Karl’s smile, laughter, and wisdom were gifts to all who knew him.
A rosary will be said for Karl on Friday, August 15, 2025, at 7 pm at St. Perpetua’s Church in Lafayette. A memorial mass and a life celebration will be held beginning at 10:30am on Saturday, August 16th at St. Perpetua’s Church. Please RSVP to KarlAndersonMemorial2025@gmail.com.
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors Petition Now Available for 2026-2027
Are you ready to get involved in your Chamber and your community? The petition to run for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is now available at the Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle. The petition can be downloaded here. The petition must be signed by five current Chamber members and returned to the office by 1pm on September 4, 2025. The term of office for the new Directors will be January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027.
The Lafayette Chamber Board is comprised of 17 elected representatives, 2-3 appointed directors-at-large, and a few non-voting advisors. The Board is the policy making arm of the Chamber and has final authority in all decisions affecting the organization. Board members are required to attend, at their expense, the annual Planning Retreat in January and monthly Board lunch meetings. 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- 84-7404.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival
Save the date for the 28th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, the 3rd weekend in September, September 20 & 21, 2025!
Sponsors and vendors paid 8/4 - 8/10:
- S & S Handmade - Local Artist
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Sunrun - Commercial Vendor
Learn more here!
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☕️ Coffee & Festival Chat
Tuesdays in August | 9:00 AM | Lafayette Chamber Office
Have questions about your booth, signage, setup, or anything festival related? Join us for a Coffee & Festival Chat — a casual 1-hour morning coffee session with Sara and the Chamber team. Whether you're a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, or just need clarity on logistics, this is your chance to get answers, troubleshoot details, and connect face-to-face with the crew making it all happen.
Space is limited — our conference room only fits so many chairs 😉.
RSVPs are encouraged so we can make sure your questions get answered.
Just bring your questions (and your caffeine cravings) — we’ll have the coffee.
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Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street
Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street – Registration is now open to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses for Trick or Treat Street 2025!
Event date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2025. Start and finish anywhere on the map! This event is free for everyone and recommended for children 9 and under. Come in costume! Don’t forget to bring your Trick-or-Treat bag.
Stay in town for dinner!
Find fun family-friendly events in the Plaza, too!
All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster.”
Click here to fill out the form: https://lafayettechamber.org/trick-or-treat
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Hope Solutions
Hope Solutions presents Donation Day at Shake Shack.
Wednesday, August 20th, 10:30am - 10:30pm.
Mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATE at the Shack App.
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COLLAB FERTILITY
FERTILITY FRIDAYS: FREE AMH testing at Collab Fertility, 2700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 170, Walnut Creek.
August 22, 12:00pm-2:30pm
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to take charge of your fertility! On Friday, August 22, from 12:00pm - 2:30pm, Collab Fertility is hosting their next Fertility Friday event, featuring a FREE AMH blood draw and a complimentary 15-minute consultation with a doctor to review your results.
The Anti-Mullerian Hormone (AMH) test gives you valuable insights into your ovarian reserve, helping you take a proactive step in understanding your fertility. With expert guidance from their team, you’ll receive the information you need to plan your family with confidence.
If you're interested in a tour of their clinic, just let them know when you're at the event. They’d love to show you around!
Spots are limited for this free event, so don’t wait. SIGN UP HERE!
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Tudorka Tots Inc
Exciting news for Moraga families!
Tudorka Tots Inc is offering a ONE-WEEK FREE TRIAL this September at Tudorka Tots Moraga! Schedule from August 25th - 29th, 8:30am -12:30pm.
For toddlers starting at 18 months, preschool spots now open, 1689 School St, Moraga.
Come discover our nurturing, play-based early childhood program designed to help your little one grow, learn, and thrive.
DM them or email moraga.tudorka@gmail.com to reserve your spot! Call/text: 510-717-8494.
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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week
September 24 - 30
In honor of their 50th anniversary in service to the community, they will be embarking on their first-ever Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week, September 24 - 30. This event will take place during Hunger Action Month, an annual month-long effort to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our community.
Between now and August 31st, they’ll be inviting local restaurants to partner with them and donate back a percentage of sales from menu items during September 24-30. Each restaurant will be featured on their website and social media pages, along with benefiting from media coverage leading up to the event. Community members will have several restaurants to choose from and will be able to ‘dine for a cause’ that week and take action to support our mission…a win-win-win for all!
Join their network of cafes and restaurants for the inaugural Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week. -> Click here!
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City of Lafayette
Lafayette's Sales Tax Rate is 9.25%
As a courtesy, the City wants to remind businesses that on April 1, 2025, the sales tax rate in Lafayette increased to 9.25%. Resources for businesses that collect sales tax are available on the City’s website at www.lovelafayette.org/MeasureH including:
- District Taxes, what is taxable, and other information
- Current tax rate lookup tool
- Tips to integrate your sales software to compute the tax rate for each transaction
- Contact information for the CDTFA Oakland Office
- Background on the voter-approved sales tax increase to fund City services (Measure H)
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Rivulet Chiropractic
Hello! My name is Dr. Christina Alba of Chiropractor Lafayette CA - Rivulet Chiropractic. I have a room available to sublease!
📐7’4” x 12’7” size room with skylight
🪟View of the redwood trees 🌲
🅿️ Parking for clients, patients
🚶🏽♂️Walking distance to Local Kitchens, Library, Sideboard and local schools 🏫
If you are a chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, consultant or professional seeking a calm environment, then this may be the space for you!
Call 925-900-8062 or DM for more info.
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
News From the City Manager’s Corner
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
- School’s Back in Session
- Variety of Fall Classes Offered for Seniors
- Reminder to Springhill Parents About New Pathway Connecting Springhill Elementary School to EBRPD Briones Parking Lot
- Road Maintenance is a Top Priority in Lafayette
- CERT Classes Help You be Prepared for Wildfire or Other Disaster
- Police Department Statistics for July
- City Council Meeting Monday Night
- Artist Reception
- Coffee with the Cops
Plus ongoing roadwork advisories:
- St. Mary’s Road repaving work wrapping up (City)
- Upper Happy Valley Road sewer replacement work ongoing (Central San)
- Reliez Valley Road (waterline replacement work ongoing (EBMUD)
➡ 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
August 8, 2025, Weekly Update
➡ Measure X Innovation Fund Awards are Making a Difference
➡ August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day
➡ 911 Remembrance Ceremony
➡ Board of Supervisors Recognizes National Breastfeeding Awareness Month
➡ Traffic Advisory 55 hr. Full Highway Closure
➡ Food Rescue App by White Pony Express Streamlines Food Donations
➡ Pass2Class & SchoolPool
➡ Building a More Inclusive Future
➡ Back-to-School Safety
➡ Countywide Transportation Plan to be Updated
➡ 211 Here to Help
➡ Annual Moraga Pear Festival
➡ Contra Costa County Business Questionnaire
Sign up for Weekly Updates here.
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Measure X Community Advisory Board - Alternate Seat
Supervisor Andersen is looking for an individual from the Lamorinda Area who represents broad and diverse voices and perspectives to fill the District 2 Alternate Seat. To be considered for this seat, candidates must either live or work in District 2. The Measure X Community Advisory Board currently meets quarterly.
Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”
To learn more about the Measure X Advisory Body visit click here.
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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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