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Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network at Creekside Commons
February 5, 2026, 8:30-10am
Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
Wednesday, February 11, 5:15-6:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, February 18, 8:15-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Member Orientation
Wednesday, February 25, 4-5pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Papillon Gourmet Coffees
Thursday, February 26, 9-10am
➡ Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Community Emal Blast
Arts Community Email Blast
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- Sponsor and vendor applications are open for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on September 19 & 20 HERE
- Submit nominations for Citizen of the Year by February 6 at 12pm HERE
- Register for the Chamber's upcoming events HERE.
- Sign up for monthly Lafayette Chamber email sponsorships HERE
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LAST CHANCE to Nominate a 2026 Citizen of the Year Candidate!
Do you know someone whose heart, dedication, and quiet leadership make Lafayette a better place to live? The Lafayette Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2026 Lafayette Citizen of the Year—an honor reserved for residents who embody the very best of our city.
We’re looking for individuals who:
- Give generously of their time, talents, or resources to strengthen our community
- Lead with integrity, kindness, and exemplary character
- Bring people together and inspire pride in Lafayette
- Support local organizations, youth, seniors, businesses, or nonprofits
- Work behind the scenes without seeking recognition
- Champion collaboration, inclusion, sustainability, or innovative solutions
👉 Learn more about the qualifications and submit your nomination HERE by Friday, February 6 at 12pm.
📷 View more photos from Jeff Heyman of the 2025 Citizen of the Year ceremony HERE.
| | | UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS | | |
Learn Grant Application Strategies & New Tax Deduction Laws on February 5
The Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network will meet Thursday, February 5 from 8:30-10am at Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette.
The Community Foundation of Lafayette (CFL) Excellence Grant application opened February 1. Ann Appert, CFL Grant Committee Chair, will speak about the Community Foundation's Excellence Grants, which are awarded each year to nonprofits that create meaningful change in the greater Lafayette community in the categories of: Seniors, Arts & Culture, Youth Education & Development, and Human Services. Ann will share practical tips for writing a strong and competitive proposal for small, community-based grants.
A helpful introduction to new tax laws that may impact donations will be provided by Walnut Creek CPA Stefan Foushee.
👉 Registration is required HERE.
Members can attend for free. Guests are welcome to attend their first meeting for free. After that, participants may join the Lafayette Chamber or attend for a $20 guest fee per event.
📷 October 2, 2025 meeting at Creekside Commons. View photos of prior meetings HERE.
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Welcome to Our New Chamber Members
Blackhawk Museum
Joel Hodge
📍3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
🌐 www.blackhawkmuseum.org
Opened in September 1988, the Blackhawk Museum was founded to celebrate the elegance, craftsmanship, and history of the automobile through world-class displays of classic and rare vehicles. Over time, the museum has expanded beyond automotive excellence to offer a broader cultural experience that educates and inspires visitors of all ages.
EB-5 Investors Magazine
Neetu Bhatt
📍2151 Michelson Dr., Suite 188, Irvine
🌐 www.eb5investors.com/magazine/
EB5Investors.com strives to deliver the most comprehensive and helpful content online about the EB-5 Visa program. Their site was created to provide a one-stop-shop for your EB-5 visa needs. Their main intention is to help investors learn about the EB-5 Visa program and give them direct access to professionals.
Pam Drake Art
Pam Drake
📍Orinda
🌐www.pamdrakeart.com
Pam Drake's contemporary landscape paintings translate nature into a modern, collectible language. Shown in two San Francisco galleries, her work has been recognized through numerous juried exhibitions and is created for collectors seeking beauty, depth, and lasting value.
Tough Like Her
Michaela Cruze
📍Walnut Creek
🌐www.toughlikeher.com
Tough Like Her empowers women to look and feel their best through fitness at every stage of life. They have virtual, app-based fitness programs for prenatal, postnatal, menopause and everything in between, as well as 1-1 training.
Valley Glass Company
Logan Felkins
📍 1177 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek
🌐www.valleyglassco.net
Valley Glass Company is a full-service glass shop serving the greater Walnut Creek/Concord/Lafayette area. They specialize in transforming spaces with precision-crafted glass solutions tailored to your exact specifications, from energy-efficient insulated glass windows to elegant frameless shower doors, custom cabinet glass, customer cut mirrors, and mirrored doors.
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Thank You to Our Renewing Members
The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership from 1/26-2/1.
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Alex Teece Consulting, member since 2024
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Anthology Real Estate - Vanguard Properties, member since 2021
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Antigua Doors, Inc., member since 2012
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Diablo Valley College, member since 2025
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East Bay Municipal Utility District, member since 1989
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EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants, member since 2020
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Kumon Math and Reading Center of Lafayette, member since 2008
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Lamorinda Pediatrics, member since 2021
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Las Trampas, member since 1976
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Makers Market, member since 2025
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Moraga Art Gallery, member since 2014
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Sequoia Signs & Graphics, Inc., member since 2015
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Steel Chiropractic, member since 2009
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Tosi Superbites, member since 2021
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Business Persons of the Year Dinner!
🎉Congratulations to Erin and Ford Andrews, owners of Sideboard Lafayette and longtime Lafayette residents, on being honored as Lafayette’s 2026 Business Persons of the Year!
We were delighted to celebrate them at a special dinner held on Thursday, January 29 at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa. The evening also marked the introduction of the 2026 Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors and was a wonderful opportunity to recognize leadership, community, and local business excellence.
📷 See more photos from Jeff Heyman HERE.
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Lafayette Downtown Mural Unveiling
🎨 What an incredible evening celebrating art, creativity, and community in downtown Lafayette!
We attended the unveiling of the very first mural, Matilija Sky, in the Lafayette Downtown Mural Program, created by the talented artist Rachel Perls. This vibrant new piece is a beautiful reflection of our city’s commitment to public art and creative expression, and it already adds so much life and energy to Mt. Diablo Blvd.
A huge thank you to Rachel Perls, Julie Del Santo, and Dudum Real Estate Group for providing the wall, ABG Projects for bringing the mural to life, and to the Public Art Committee, City Council, and Lafayette residents for your continued support of the arts. It truly takes a community to make projects like this happen.
If you have not seen it yet, be sure to stop by and check it out!
📍 3578 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
👉 Learn more about Lafayette's Downtown Mural Program HERE
| | MEMBER EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS | | |
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - January/February 2026)
Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - January/February 2026)
Members: Want to feature your events on the Chamber’s event calendar? You can add them yourself. We typically approve submissions within one business day.
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Go to the Community & Member Events Calendar HERE.
- Click "Add Community Event," fill out the form, and submit.
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Hello Lafayette!
Lafayette Juniors, in collaboration with the City of Lafayette and the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation, is excited to welcome you to our community! Whether you’re new to Lafayette or simply looking to deepen your local connections, you can learn everything you need to know about Lafayette, all in one place.
Get connected with the most important resources in town—saving you the time and stress of searching on your own. Enjoy light refreshments as you explore tables hosted by key community partners and local organizations who can help you:
- Learn about activities, programs, and services in Lafayette
- Find opportunities to meet people, get involved and engage with the community
- Problem-solve home and neighborhood questions
📅 Tuesday, February 3 from 6–8pm
📍 Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library and Learning Center - 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉 To RSVP as a guest, please do so HERE. Find more information HERE. Email info@lafayettejuniors.org with any questions.
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Greet Lafayette February Events
Please join Greet Lafayette for three February casual, community-minded gatherings that bring together local residents, business owners, and leaders for great conversation and connection.
You can expect engaging conversations in a warm, welcoming atmosphere with relaxed networking with local owners, leaders, and community members. Whether you're a local business owner or a local resident, this is the place to build meaningful connections
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Wednesday, February 11 from 5-7pm: Happy hour at Canyon Club Brewery, 1588 Canyon Rd, Moraga - some light appetizers provided, with guests responsible for their own drinks
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Wednesday, February 18 from 11:30am-1pm: Networking lunch at Town Bakery & Café – 337 Rheem Blvd, Moraga
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Wednesday, February 25 from 11:30am-1pm: Networking lunch at The Hideout Kitchen - 32 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Please RSVP, as space is limited: sign up HERE or email lafayette@n2co.com.
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Galentine's Day Sip N' Shop Event
Gather your gals and join Makers Market for a Galentine’s Day Sip n’ Shop!
Enjoy light bites, sweet treats, and yummy sips, plus an exclusive discount. Shop gifts for yourself, your friends, your sister, and any other special gal in your life! Take 10% off your entire purchase (even Sale items), a discount exclusively available during this event.
Share the love and invite your ladies for a Makers Market girls’ night out you won’t want to miss.
📅 Thursday, February 12, from 4:30-6pm
📍Makers Market Lafayette - 3571 Mt Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉RSVP HERE
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, January 30, 2026 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA| Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA
The most recent updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa are included below. Click above for more information and all links.
- If you’ve been drinking, do not drive
- Coyote awareness reminders
- Love your planet – February tips from the Environmental Task Force (ETF)
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Lafayette Library February preview
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, how to follow the City on social media, and Lafayette’s publications HERE.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
January 30, 2026 Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
- Three Valleys Community Foundation hosts the 25th Anniversary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Legacy & NextGen Awards
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RecycleSmart holds retreat
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County Update provided to the Lafayette Rotary Club
- Racial Justice Oversight Body - community town halls
- Contra Costa accepting applications for Civil Grand Jury Service
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Constitutional Observers Training on February 5
- Share your voice: Contra Costa food security community survey
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Arts Contra Costa County would like to invite you to the Contra Costa Poetry Out Loud competition on February 7
- Free civic engagement workshop series - register today
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