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Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, March 18, 8:15-9:30am
Business Seminar: Elevate Your Impact at the Lafayette Library
Thursday, March 19, 9-11am
Citizen of the Year Dinner Honoring Carol Singer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa
Thursday, March 19, 6-8:30pm
Call for Waitlist
Lafayette Chamber Member Orientation
Wednesday, March 25, 4-5pm
Lafayette Chamber Board Installation Webinar
Tuesday, March 31, 9am
Lafayette Business Women at Collab Fertility
Wednesday, April 8, 5:15-6:30pm
Ribbon Cutting at Western Flyer Brewing
Thursday, April 9, 12noon
➡ Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast
Nonprofit Community Emal Blast
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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll tickets are NOW ON SALE!
- Sign up for monthly Lafayette Chamber email sponsorships HERE—August, September, October, and November/December are still available!
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Business Seminar: Elevating Your Business Impact
Join the Lafayette Chamber on March 19 for a dynamic, interactive two-hour business seminar designed to help you strengthen your professional presence and build meaningful connections. This event is free for Lafayette Chamber members and $30 for guests and non-members.
Participants will learn and practice key engagement skills, including:
- How to create and deliver a compelling 30-second introduction
- Strategies for entering networking conversations confidently
- A simple, repeatable follow-up approach that turns brief encounters into meaningful professional relationships
- Tips to prepare for a powerful headshot
Following the seminar, professional headshots will be offered on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee.
📅 March 19, from 9-11am
📍 Lafayette Library and Learning Center, Don Tatzin Community Hall - 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd.,
Lafayette
👉 Registration is required for the seminar HERE, and the headshots separately HERE, if desired.
❓ Questions? Contact Kate Mason at kate@lafayettechamber.org.
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Lafayette Chamber Connectors Meeting
The Lafayette Chamber Connectors will meet at Creekside Commons, located at 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, from 8:15-9:30am on Wednesday, March 18.
The Connectors group provides Lafayette Chamber members an opportunity to highlight their business and meet other professionals who may refer new customers.
Special thanks to Creekside Commons for hosting, The Art of CPR LLC for providing refreshments, and Lafayette Chamber Connectors Co-chairs, Fred Steingraf, Edward Jones and Matt Boone, Compass, for leading the group.
👉Registration required HERE
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests are 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.
📷 Photos from the February 18 Lafayette Chamber Connectors meeting at Creekside Commons. View photos of prior meetings HERE.
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Welcome to Our New Chamber Members
Bocobites
Fleur Anderson
📍 Walnut Creek, CA
🌐 bocobites.com
Award-Winning French Cuisine, Reimagined. Innovation Award 2026 Chef-crafted French meals in elegant glass jars. Ready in 3 minutes, 1-year shelf life, no preservatives.
Categories: Restaurants, Food & Beverage
Early Bird College
Carrie Jorgenson
📍 Lafayette, CA
🌐 earlybirdcollege.com
We believe in elevating strengths, expanding opportunities, and guiding students toward their fullest potential. Our platform removes the guesswork, chaos, and overwhelm from the college process by identifying students' best-fit schools and a personalized roadmap for families.
Categories: Youth & Education, Business & Professional Services
Not Fine Art Just Joy
Mary Gilles
📍 Orinda, CA
🌐 instagram.com/notfineartjustjoy
Fused glass artist focused on decorative and sometimes functional art with a particular interest in adding color to garden areas and indoor plants.
Categories: Local Artist, Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
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Thank You to Our Renewing Members
The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership from 3/9-3/15.
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BeingwellCA, member since 2021
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Clover, member since 2021
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Collab Fertility, member since 2024
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Cousins Maine Lobster, member since 2022
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Lamorinda Spirit Senior Transportation Program, member since 2023
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Made Design Jewelry, member since 2025
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Mali’s Art, member since 2025
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ModernTone Studios, member since 2021
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Norseman Electric Inc., member since 2010
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Renewal by Andersen, member since 2025
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Saint Mary's College of California, member since 2022
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Shred Defense, member since 2010
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Studio Nish Interior Design, member since 2024
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SUNMED - Your CBD Store, member since 2020
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Treehouse Wealth Advisors, member since 2023
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Welcome Back!
After a short break, R&R Barbers has renewed their membership and rejoined the Lafayette Chamber. We’re glad to have them back.
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The Lafayette School District is Celebrating 10 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
For 40 years, the Lafayette School District has been proud to partner with the Chamber of Commerce in supporting Lafayette's exceptional schools and high quality of life.
Strong public schools are the foundation of a thriving town, and Lafayette’s commitment to excellent academics, dedicated educators, and engaged families helps drive student achievement, economic vitality, and a safe, welcoming place to live and work. The continued success of our schools reflects the strong support and shared investment of Lafayette’s residents, businesses, and civic leaders.
The Lafayette School District is grateful for this long-standing partnership and looks forward to many more years of working together to ensure Lafayette remains a place where green hills, great schools, and a strong local community go hand in hand!
📷 Superintendent, Brent Stephens, and Chief Business Official, Melissa Dodd
📞 (925) 927-3502
📍 3477 School Street, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐 www.lafsd.org
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Aloha Pediatric Dentistry is Celebrating 10 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Please note this correction from last week's email post - we inadvertently included the wrong photo!
Aloha Pediatric Dentistry’s mission is to provide the highest-quality pediatric dental care to children and adolescents in a safe, comfortable, and compassionate environment. As a group practice, they emphasize early prevention and education, helping families establish strong foundations for a lifetime of optimal dental health and bright, confident smiles.
They have been dedicated to nurturing healthy smiles and building strong roots for over fifty years in the Berkeley community, and for over thirty years in the Lamorinda area. Aloha Pediatric Dentistry proudly blends time-honored values with advanced pediatric dental care, creating an experience where every child and family feels welcomed, comfortable, and truly at home.
📷 The Aloha Pediatric Dentistry Team
📞 925-253-8190
📍 3 Altarinda Rd., #210, Orinda, CA 94563
🌐 www.alohakidsdds.com
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Lewis Asset Management is Celebrating 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Lewis Asset Management, a local financial advisory firm serving families and business owners through every stage of life, is proud to celebrate five years as a member of the Lafayette Chamber and a Premier Member since 2025. Over the years, the Chamber has been an incredible partner in bringing our local business community together and creating meaningful opportunities to connect.
"We’re grateful to be part of an organization that supports small businesses, local schools, and community initiatives throughout Lafayette. It’s been an honor to sponsor and participate in so many of the Chamber’s events, and we look forward to many more years of collaboration and community involvement."
📷 Lewis Asset Management
📞 925-284-4033
📍 985 Moraga Rd, Ste 207, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐 www.lewisam.com
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Taste of Lafayette - Tickets now on sale!
Join Lafayette’s favorite dinner party—the Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll! Gather your friends for an unforgettable evening of delicious bites from 20+ participating restaurants, live entertainment, and community spirit.
📅 Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 5-7:30pm
📍 Lafayette Plaza 3530 Plaza Way, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐 Purchase tickets here.
The “stroll” begins as ticket holders set out at their own pace, visiting any, or all, of the participating locations to enjoy tastings along the way. The evening features live music and proudly supports the Community Foundation of Lafayette.
Participating Restaurants (to date)
🌟 360 Gourmet Burritos – NEW FOR 2026!
Amarin Thai Cuisine
Amphora Lafayette
Batch & Brine
Kiku Sushi & Vegetarian
Lafayette Public House
Locanda Positano
Oasis Cafe
Postino
Rancho Cantina
RÊVE
Sideboard Neighborhood Kitchen and Coffee Bar
Social Bird
Solano Jewelers
The Hideout Kitchen
The Lafayette Scoop
The Park Bistro & Bar / Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa (in Lafayette Plaza)
Tutu’s Food & Drink
🌟Western Flyer Brewing – NEW FOR 2026! Opening soon!
If you are interested in sponsoring or participating as a restaurant, email events@lafayettechamber.org.
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival - Apply Now for the 29th Annual Festival
The Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held September 19 & 20 in Downtown Lafayette. Don't miss out on the opportunity to showcase your business or organization!
Click here to learn more about the sponsor/vendor application process.
Participating businesses/organizations to date:
Presenting Sponsor
Mechanics Bank
Glass Sponsor
Cobain Orthodontics
Corporate Sponsor
Bentley School - Upper Division
Commercial Vendor
Baker Family Corrective Spinal Care
Custom Exteriors Inc.
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Oakmont Memorial Park
Renewal by Andersen
Beer Booth Host
Dudum Real Estate Group
Non-Profit Booth
BeingwellCA
Kid's Zone
Soccer Stars Contra Costa
Local Artist Booth
Breeze Chic Designs
Devi Life LLC
Enumero Cribbage Boards
J Brody & Co.
Old Road Brand
Onodaart
Pam Drake Art
S & S Handmade
SIPgoods
Sun to Sea Design
The Leather Project
Utopia Gift
West Coast Vibez ~ Resin Designs
Artist or Craftsman
Aussie Wild Photography
Bart Bridge
Bessie Bee Creative
California Hats Company
Charles Sherman Art
Fancy Faces by Kelly
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“Coffee” with the City of Lafayette Mayor and Vice Mayor
On March 13, Mayor Carl Anduri and Vice Mayor John McCormick held a virtual "coffee" to provide an update on the City Council's top priorities, which will help shape the City of Lafayette’s plan and budget beginning July 1.
👉 See a recording of the meeting HERE
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Ribbon Cutting for the NEW All Ages Recreation Downtown Den!
We had a glorious celebration of the grand opening of All Ages Recreation Downtown's Den with an official ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, March 10. Grace Dixon, the Co-founder of AARD did an amazing job collaborating with the nonprofit and arts communities and opening this location in record time!
Congratulations also to AARD's co-founder, Eden Hall, for her Princeton University-paid fellowship to manage the Den full time this summer, and to the Lafayette community for this fantastic new space. AARD welcomes Lamorinda Village and the Lamorinda Arts Alliance, in addition to all-ages and all-abilities, to play and build community.
All Ages Recreation Downtown is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) nonprofit public benefit corporation. Their mission is to fund and develop more all-ages and all-abilities recreation destinations and programs in and near downtown Lafayette.
🌐 Learn more, get involved, and see the preliminary schedule on March 18 at www.allagesplay.org
📍 3561-A Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
📷 See more event photos HERE. See past Ribbon Cuttings HERE.
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"Navigating Aging with Confidence," is a special series of workshops where participants can learn how to put practical strategies and tools into action to support well-being as we age. The workshops are for those who desire to age well, as well as adult children or caregivers who want to be supportive of aging people.
The event on March 21, hosted by Lafayette Orinda Presbyterian Church in partnership with Lamorinda Village, will feature Dr. Matthew Wynn, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Integrity Geropsychology, and other experts. The day will highlight topics including:
- Hospice and end of life care
- Loneliness and ways to alleviate those feelings
- Getting healthcare affairs in order
- Nutrition, exercise, and food as medicine
- Legal tools
- Mild cognitive impairment
📅 March 21, 8:30am-1pm
📍 Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church - 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette
👉 Register HERE.
❓ Questions? Contact Shelli Brudzinski.
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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 welcomes 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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MCE Contractor Breakfast
MCE is hosting a Contractors Power Breakfast, designed for contractors who serve commercial customers within MCE’s service area. Attendees will learn about MCE's commercial programs and available incentives, discover how to reduce costs on commercial energy efficiency projects, connect with fellow local contractors, and enjoy a complimentary breakfast.
📅 Friday, March 27 from 8-10am
📍 MCE, 2300 Clayton Rd, Ste 1500, Concord
👉 RSVP HERE.
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Greet Lafayette Networking Opportunity
Please join Greet Lafayette for a casual, community-minded gathering that bring together local residents, business owners, and leaders for great conversation and connection.
You can expect engaging conversations in a warm, welcoming atmosphere and relaxed networking with local owners, leaders, and community members.
📅 Networking lunch: Wednesday, March 25, from 11:30am-1pm
📍 Social Bird - 3593 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
👉 Please RSVP, as space is limited: sign up HERE or email lafayette@n2co.com.
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2026 Best of the East Bay - Voting & Marketing Toolkit
Cast Your Ballots & Support the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival & Res Run for Education!
Voting is now open for Diablo Magazine’s 2026 Best of the East Bay with more than 180 categories celebrating the people, places, and businesses that make our community special. Cast your ballot for your favorite businesses by March 31! If you vote in at least 20 categories, you are entered for a chance to win a $200 gift card. See last year's winners HERE.
Support the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and Lafayette Res Run for Education! Vote for these beloved community events below to ensure they get the recognition they deserve. Encourage friends, family, and customers to show their support!
👉 Download the Marketing Tool Kit HERE.
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City of Lafayette
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, how to follow the City on social media, and Lafayette’s publications HERE.
Lafayette Plaza Lawn Closure April 6 - April 24
The Plaza lawn will be closed to the public for annual maintenance beginning early morning on Monday, April 6. About a week prior, Public Works will place notices around the park on a
A-frame barricades so users have advance warning.
On April 6, the crew will be working on site most of the day and will be using a few parking spaces. Site work is expected to be finished that day. The lawn will remain closed for up to 3 weeks to provide the seed a chance to germinate. It will re-open by Friday, April 24.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
March 13, 2026 Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
- Honoring Women in Contra Costa
- Girls Empowerment Camp Ignites Confidence and Leadership
- Congressional Art Competition
- Senator Tim Grayson to Host FREE Senior Scam Stopper Seminar
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