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News & Events from the
Lafayette Chamber
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View our full interactive dining and gift guide HERE.
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Find local artists HERE and shopping & specialty retailers HERE.
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Holiday Retail Safety Tips!
As shoppers gear up for the season, unfortunately, so do criminals. A few simple precautions can make all the difference:
1. Stay Aware & Stay Alert: Be mindful of your surroundings and trust your instincts. Encourage staff to report anything unusual.
2. Secure Your Business: Lock all doors and windows, and ensure alarms are engaged every time—day or night.
3. Keep Cash to a Minimum: Avoid leaving cash in the safe overnight. Make regular bank deposits and consider going as cashless as possible.
4. Light It Up: Keep storefronts, back entrances, and key interior areas well-lit to deter unwanted activity.
5. Check Your Cameras: Confirm cameras are on, recording, and positioned at effective angles. Review footage periodically.
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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast Registration closed
Tuesday, November 18, 2025, 7-8:30am
JOINT Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals & Connectors at Club Champion
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:30-7pm
Ribbon Cutting at Innovative Dental
Thursday, December 4, 2025, 12-1pm
It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 7, 2025, 4-6pm
Lafayette Chamber Holiday Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 5-7pm
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Joint Chamber Networking Event!
The holiday season is here and so is an opportunity for even more networking at our last affinity event of the year!
This month, we're combining Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals and Lafayette Chamber Connectors for one special event. If you haven’t been to one, the other, or either group before, this is the perfect chance to discover what each is all about and connect with a great mix of professionals.
Join us at Club Champion's new Lafayette facility, where you can enjoy light refreshments, fun, and plenty of mingling. Check out two golf bays featuring a golf simulator and a 15-minute swing analysis and custom fitting. Feel free to bring a club if you’d like to participate! ⛳
Not a golfer? No problem, as this event is all about building connections!
📅 Thursday, November 20, 5:30-7pm
📍 Club Champion - 965 Moraga Road, Lafayette
👉 Register HERE
🎫 Cost: Free for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests: your first visit is free; after that, you are invited to join the Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee at registration.
🅿️Parking available in the La Fiesta Square metered lot.
Young Professionals & Connectors Co-Chairs: Carolyne Charvoz (Girls Just Gotta Have Funds), Matt Boone (Compass), and Fred Steingraf (Edward Jones).
📷 Photo from the October 23 Club Champion Ribbon Cutting.
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THIS EMAIL BLAST IS SPONSORED BY
Ware Designs
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Welcome to Our New Chamber Members
Judy Sin, REALTOR® at Compass
📍3595 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
🌐https://www.judysin.com
Lafayette-based Compass REALTOR® serving Lamorinda. Specializing in move-ups, downsizing, and Prop 19 strategies with deep local expertise. Fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin, guiding families and relocation clients with clear, knowledgeable support.
Kay Hogan
📍Pleasant Hill
🌐www.kayhogan.com
Bodyworker, movement expert, and natural vision educator.
Maven Oak CPAs - A Professional Corporation
Tami Lonzo
📍3569 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. 220, Lafayette
🌐www.mavenoak.cpa
Tax services.
| Thank You to Our Renewing Members | |
The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership 11/10-11/16:
Amber DeSilva Art, member since 2022
BlueGoo Photography, member since 2021
Dajenel Medical Aesthetics and Wellness, member since 2024
East Bay Nursery, member since 2023
Jake Stewart - State Farm Insurance, member since 2022
Joyful Beginnings Preschool, member since 2024
Lamorinda Democratic Club, member since 2007
Mountain Shadow Film Society, member since 2019
Steve Hall Tech, member since 2023
T.J. Whitten Family LLC, member since 2009
Zoonie's Candy, Toy and Gelato, member since 2007
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Celebrating 10 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Bay Area Festivals (BAF) has been in operation for 15 years, producing its own annual festivals and events, including Bay Area KidFest, Bay Area Springfest, Contra Costa Con, Bay Area Kids’ Book Fairs, Camp & School Fairs, Super Holiday Boutique, Valentine’s Boutique, and Mom’s Day Boutique. Additionally, they work with organizations to produce Walnut Creek Oktoberfest, King of the County BBQ and Music Festival in Martinez, and City of San Pablo 4th of July Multi-Cultural Celebration.
Chamber membership has provided BAF with exposure to the Lafayette and Lamorinda communities over the past decade for the myriad events their company produces in Contra Costa and around the greater Bay Area.
Former Lafayette Chamber Executive Director Jay Lifson got BAF involved with Lamorinda Presents when they first came on board, and they have benefited from all the work Chris Laszcz-Davis and the group have done since then. BAF president and founder, Jay Bedecarre and Jay Lifson, were very involved in rallying county event producers and organizations during the two years of the COVID pandemic.
📷 Jay Bedecarré and the Bay Area Festivals Team
📞 (925) 408-4014
🌐 www.BayAreaFamilyFest.com
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Business Seminar: From Vision to Action
The Lafayette Chamber hosted a Business Seminar: From Vision to Action at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center on November 14. The interactive seminar included three sessions during which participants learned how to create a compelling vision, aligned their financial strategies to their business goals, and use AI tools to accelerate execution.
Thanks to Panache Caffe for providing coffee and the amazing speakers for their informative content: Alex Teece (Alex Teece Consulting), Fred Steingraf (Edward Jones), Clark Alexander (Pure Funding), Grant Shoaf (Mechanics Bank), and Tasneem Nomanbhai (WSI).
See more event photos HERE.
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The RoundUp Saloon Celebrates 90 Years! 🎉
Congratulations to The RoundUp Saloon for celebrating an incredible 90 years in business and 40 years of Lafayette Chamber membership!
An iconic Lafayette landmark, The RoundUp continues to embody community spirit, dedication, and good times—thanks to longtime owners Mike and Karen Johnson, who’ve proudly run the saloon since April 2004.
Their celebration on Saturday, November 15 included live music, karaoke, and pizza on the outdoor patio.
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Women Leading Lafayette
The Women Leading Lafayette breakfast at Lafayette Scoop on November 13 brought together Mayor Susan Candell, Lafayette Chamber Executive Director Sara Regan, and LPIE Executive Director Danielle Gallagher for an intimate panel on empowering local youth, especially young women, through leadership, community engagement, and real-world work opportunities.
Proceeds from this event will go to the filing fee for the Lafayette Scoop Foundation, a new 501(c)(3) committed to empowering, developing, and unlocking the leadership potential of our community's young people. See more event photos HERE.
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Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
On Wednesday, November 12, Lafayette Business Women had their last meeting of the year!
Special thanks to Pillar Cowork for hosting, Jaleh Bakery for providing a beautiful and delicious assortment of refreshments, and Co-Chairs Carine Camara (CARRINNA) and Katie Santos (Consulting-Fitness HR).
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Tree of Lights Lafayette
Hospice East Bay celebrated its annual Lafayette Annual Tree of Lights on November 11! For 37 years these ceremonies have provided a way for families and friends to honor their loved ones and find solace in the symbolism of light as the names of their loved ones are read.
The funds raised by these events help Hospice East Bay provide services to their East Bay communities, regardless of their ability to pay.
See more event photos HERE.
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Participating vendors currently include: Batch & Brine, Breeze Chic Designs, CG Designs, Inc, Dog Wood Design, Elegance Party Rentals, Farmor's Dressing, Henley's Custom Cabinets, Jaleh Bakery, Judge MD, Karen Frock Photography, Los Arabis Vineyards, Old Road Brand, Opal & Papyrus, REVE Bistro, Vintage Vida, and West Coast Vibez.
If Chamber Members are still interested in participating as a vendor at the Lafayette Chamber Holiday Mixer and Vendor Fair, please contact Kate Mason at kate@lafayettechamber.org - a few spots are still available!
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Nominations are Open for the 2026 Business Person of the Year!
The Lafayette Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Business Person of the Year (BPOY).
Help us recognize an outstanding business leader who has demonstrated exceptional service, leadership, and commitment to our Lafayette community!
The nomination deadline is Friday, December 5, 2025 at noon.
Please see HERE for the eligibility criteria, more information about the selection process, and the nomination form.
Photo by Craig Isaacs, Blue Goo Photography, featuring 2025's BPOY, Nick Bozych, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, and 2024 honoree, Hollie Lucas-Alcalay, Hollie's Homegrown. View more photos form 2024 HERE.
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Art Gallery at the Orinda Library - Upcoming Exhibits
December Exhibit
Lamorinda Arts Council's new exhibit will feature paintings by Judith Feins and ceramics and sculpture by Alan Chin, Tom Franco, Karen Sanford and Kate Chenok. The Friday Painters will present their show, Serendipity, featuring artists Mary Lou Correia, Jessica de Jesus, Stephen Barry, Florie Baumann, Marian Harris and Nancy Roberts. The exhibit runs from December 1 through January 2. Join the artists and curators for a free Artist Reception on Saturday, December 6 from 2:30-4:30pm.
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Virtual Gallery
Lamorinda Arts Council's Virtual Gallery highlights the work of local artists and showcases the creative talent in our community! This month, the Virtual Gallery features the work of artist Kiley Ames. Head to our website to view her stunning paintings now until November 30. You can also view the online exhibit HERE.
Interested in exhibiting your work in the Virtual Gallery? This is a free resource for local artists! Email info@lamorindaarts.org for more information.
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Locanda Positano - FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner
This Thanksgiving, Locanda Positano will be offering a FREE Community Thanksgiving Dinner on November 27 at their restaurant at 1005 Brown Avenue, Lafayette. Their goal is to provide a Thanksgiving meal, connection, and warm welcome to local families and individuals.
They would be honored to have the support and presence of city leaders, chamber members, and community organizations to help make this event a success.
To learn more: officemanager@locandarestaurants.com or (510) 552-9719.
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, November 14, 2025 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa include:
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Give your feedback on Downtown Design Standards at Community Open House this Thursday evening
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Hamlin Parkland Survey closes today—give your input now!
- Register for Tiny Tots Preschool Program for the upcoming school year
- Vote to help fund a local waste reduction project
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News from Lafayette Senior Services about Medicare resources
- Grateful for Green Actions
- Wildfire safety outage preparedness tips from PG&E
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Planning Commission meeting Monday night
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, and Lafayette’s publications HERE.
➡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
November 14, 2025, Weekly Update
Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
- Industrial Association hosts Board of Supervisors
- Veterans honored across District 2
- Supervisor Andersen joins “Lamorinda Movers” in honoring first responders
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Board of Supervisors to discuss the Community Impact Fund this Tuesday, November 18
- Vote by November 30 for a $3,000 Community Waste Reduction Grant
- District 2 Holiday Open House December 15
- Supervisor Andersen is actively seeking donations to the Food Bank through the Annual “Holiday Food Fight” between Contra Costa and Solano Counties
- Contra Costa Fruit Rescue is soliciting fruit tree donations
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2026 Chamber Newsletter Sponsorship Opportunities!
We’re planning our 2026 Lafayette Chamber Email Newsletter Sponsorships!
The Chamber’s weekly member email reaches 1,200+ subscribers, and our monthly Nonprofit & Arts Community email goes out to nearly 2,000 subscribers, with an impressive average open rate of 60%.
Each email features one exclusive advertiser, so sponsorships fill quickly!
- Cost: $250 per month (prorated in July due to the holiday)
- Includes: At least 6 email blasts featuring your ad
- Limit: One month per business per year
If you’d like to secure a 2026 sponsorship, please select your preferred slot HERE!
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