Supporting
Our Non Profits and our Arts Community!
+ July 4th Virtual Events!
July 2020
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Lafayette Chamber Announcements
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Dear Lafayette Chamber Supporter,
The physical office of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce will remain closed until further notice. Our staff is still here to help you, just virtually. You can reach us by calling (925) 284-7404 or by sending an email to
info@lafayettechamber.org.
We'll get back to you as quickly as possible.
COVID-19 is not just a local or business problem. This is a national problem, a world problem. Follow the guidelines and policies. They have been enacted to SAVE LIVES.
The best way you can help our community and our businesses is to stay healthy, watch out for your neighbor, and follow social distance recommendations.
Let's DO this. Be the model.
We have canceled or postponed all in-person events through August.
We are offering and sharing member virtual events on
our calendar.
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Become a lifetime
Friend of the Chamber
A Friend of the Chamber membership provides a way for community members to support the efforts of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce. We are 73 years strong and our mission continues “To promote and maintain a healthy business climate and to preserve and enhance the quality of life in Lafayette.” All aspects that make up a community are important to us: schools, residents, churches and synagogues, community organizations, activities, and the city government. Chamber members work with representatives of all these groups for the betterment of our community. A lifetime Friend of the Chamber membership is $150 per family.
Learn more here>>
We encourage you to support our local non profits and the art community. Thank you ...
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Our July Newsletter is Sponsored by Millie's Kitchen
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Millie's is currently open daily 7am-2pm serving both breakfast and lunch! Outside seating now available! Please call (925) 283-2397 for take-out orders.
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Thanks to a collaboration of the City of Lafayette, private property owners and ParkSmart, Inc. ALL METERS in Lafayette will remain free of charge until the end of July.
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4th of July in Lamorinda!
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A Webinar for Non Profits!
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Effectively Harnessing Your Nonprofit and Philanthropic Organization’s Human Capital During Times of Stress
TODAY - Tuesday, June 30, 11:30am-1pm, Online
This no-cost workshop, hosted in partnership with the Sanford Institute of Philanthropy, will cover:
- Compassion Fatigue
- Protecting the nonprofit from loss of human capital during significant shifts or transitions
- Maintaining employee wellness during times of challenge
- Addressing issues with employee finances and benefits.
- How to attract C-level Leadership and retain them
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Support Our Arts Community!
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Cal Shakes: Shakespeare Conservatory
Session runs from July 6-July 17 with separate classes for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Cal Shakes’ intrepid teaching artists have been busy developing lesson plans and strategies to make online Shakespeare Conservatory the most fun you’ll have in front of a screen this summer! Students (ages 8-18) will develop and improve their performative skills by studying with Bay Area experts in such areas as Acting, Voice, Movement, Text Analysis and more, all while rehearsing one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays for an online performance! The July Conservatory sessions will include a field trip to the Bruns Amphitheater (all safety protocols will be followed).
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Diablo Regional Arts Association Paves the Way at the Lesher Center
Diablo Regional Arts Association (DRAA)
has launched its
Pave the Way for the Future campaign in support of the LCA’s 30th anniversary. Donors from around the region can honor a special person or occasion through multiple naming opportunities, including custom, laser-engraved pavers that will be prominently located on the new Rudney Plaza outside of the LCA. All campaign gifts will be allocated to innovative programming and the delivery of arts throughout the community.
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Gold Coast Chamber Players: IMX
Immersive Experiences (IMX) is an offshoot of the award winning
Gold Coast Chamber Players. Artistic Director Pamela Freund-Striplen and serial entrepreneur Jim Marggraff designed this program to support local restaurants by providing gourmet meals delivered to local participants, live-stream concerts from Italy, Philadelphia, and California, and an online Curated Marketplace that showcases local businesses. Chef videos are watched while enjoying the meals and the musicians act as travel guides as they show their communities during Shelter in Place. Visit
https://www.gccpmusic.com/immersiveexperiences or call (925) 283-3728 to learn about the next IMX experience!
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The International Film Showcase
Starting July 3 we are bringing you two murder mysteries from France/Belgium and Italy.
A Girl with A Bracelet (France/Belgium)
Lise (16 years old) is accused of murdering her best friend. As the trial starts, her parents stand right by her side. But once her secret life is revealed in court, the truth becomes indistinguishable. “I love you” means nothing. Everyone says “I love you”. A young girl called to the witness stand casually drops these disarmingly simple words that are enough to give one chills. That is a recurring feeling throughout this unusually precise courtroom drama, where words and their power are at the center of attention. In this case, the legal proceedings become the ritual of a society putting its own youth on trial.
Trailer>
Virtual Screening link>
The Invisible Witness (Italy)
A locked-room mystery with a twist: A slickly successful businessman wakes up next to his dead lover and becomes the chief suspect. His defense lawyer’s never lost a case, but can even she help him? “When I woke up, the nightmare began.” So begins the account of Adriano Doria (Riccardo Scamarcio), a wealthy Italian entrepreneur, describing the murky events of the worst night of his life, when he discovers himself in a resort hotel room with a nasty cut on his forehead and the lifeless body of his young mistress, Laura (Miriam Leone), lying on the floor amidst a pile of scattered banknotes. Though he protests his innocence, Adriano is the obvious prime suspect. With just hours to go before his arrest, he arranges a meeting with Virginia Ferrara (Maria Paiato), a notoriously tough attorney who has never lost a case, to plan his defense strategy and find evidence to exonerate him. Largely told in flashback, this noirish thriller from director Stefano Mordini recreates the days of intrigue that lead up to that terrible night as guilt-ridden Adriano, still in love with his wife, tries to break off the affair with Laura while on a clandestine trip to the mountainous Trentino region—until fate intervenes and forever alters their lives. As more facts are coaxed out by Virginia, the characters’ motivations begin to blur until no one is quite who they first seemed, leading to a pulse-pounding conclusion that will leave audiences guessing until the final shot. (SIFF 2019).
Trailer>
Virtual screening link>
A Regular Woman from Germany and
Papicha from Algeria are still available in July by going to our web site at
www.internationalshowcase.org. Screeners for review are available upon request.
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Jennifer Perlmutter Gallery / JPG@The Bank
Art is life. Have fun with it!
In today’s fast paced, consumer driven world, how can we as artists, slow down and show others how to look at things differently? Jennifer Perlmutter Pop-Up Gallery is hosting
Small Footprint art exhibit featuring re-purposed and up-cycled material that has been given new life. The show which runs through July 25 includes wall art, sculptures and installations made from alternative materials.
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Lamorinda Arts Council
Art Embraces Words: July 19 Webinar
Call for Writers, Artists & Art Lovers! You are invited to participate in the LAC’s first virtual Art Embraces Words webinar. It is scheduled via Zoom for Jul. 19 from 2-4 pm. Emerging writers will read from their work at 10 minute intervals interspersed with visual artwork from local artists. Participating artists will be introduced and answer questions about their artwork. Portions of the event will be recorded and uploaded to social media. In this way art still 'embraces' the words. Thank you to the Lafayette Community Foundation for the recent grant they awarded us in support of this program. Visit
https://lamorindaarts.org/art-embraces-words/ for more information or to sign up.
Art Gallery at the Orinda Library July Exhibit
The scheduled July exhibition includes Bill Carmel's "Tattoo Series" of large paintings on vinyl; Marie Cotter's pastels on sanded paper; George Ehrenhaft's plein air watercolors of the California we all love; and Hallie Strock's bold linoleum block prints. Sheltering in Place restrictions will be revised prior to July 1; please go to
https://lamorindaarts.org/gallery-2/ for updated scheduling including a reception date. Meanwhile, view a sample of Marie Cotter's exhibit at
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=uBvYbsho7CY&feature=youtu.be.
Art Gallery at Wilder: July Exhibit
Lafayette painter Shelly Ravazza's work is inspired by Aboriginal art and for her is a meditative and healing experience. "My intent is that my artwork embodies active aesthetic appreciation," says Ravazza. Her 11" 'x 14" acrylic and fabric paint on canvas entitled Healing Effect leaves no doubt that she achieves her goal. Sheltering in Place restrictions will be revised prior to July 1; please go to
https://lamorindaarts.org/current-exhibits-wilder/ for updated scheduling. Current reception date is Sat., Jul. 25 from 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Until then, view a sample of Ravazza's artwork at
https://youtu.be/OqlCjTZ3fcs.
Art in Place
Art in Place is a virtual arts resource compiled by the
LAC. All content is G-rated, free, for all ages. and includes all art genres; updated weekly. Check out live cams at the Oakland Zoo, and Monterey Bay Aquarium, practice dance steps, listen to an opera tweeted by birds and take virtual tours of museums worldwide. Have a suggestion? Send it to us at
artinplace@lamorindaarts.org.
Lamorinda Idol
The 2020 finalists have been chosen! Go to
https://lamorindaarts.org/lamorinda-idol-2020-finalists/ for a list of Lamorinda Idol Finalists; in each category there is a link to view all audition videos. Through July 31 Rena Wilson will be leading Zoom based workshops open to all finalists. Finals judging is scheduled for Aug. 1 - 16. Winners will be announced August 16 on a Zoom call to which all will be invited. Visit
https://lamorindaarts.org/idol-2/ for more information.
Lamorinda SuperShorts 2 Minute Movie Challenge Winners
Also, stay tuned for some exciting programs in the works including Creating in Place, where artists can submit artwork that they have been working on during the quarantine and pandemic. Artists will have the opportunity to sell their work on the Lamorinda Arts Council website. In addition, the Art of Mixology will be going virtual this year with some exciting opportunities to purchase prepared Mixology Kits and mix with the mixologists from the comforts of your home! Details of these are coming soon so check for more information at
LamorindaArts.org.
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Moraga Art Gallery Exhibit “Kaleidoscope” is Now Open for Limited Days and Hours!
Now through July 31, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, Noon-3pm, 432 Center Street, Rheem Shopping Center, in Moraga
Moraga Art Gallery is happy to announce that in accordance with the Contra Costa County reopening protocols we are now open for limited days and hours! Our exhibit “Kaleidoscope,” which opened in February and had to close due to the pandemic, is now available again for viewing.
To safeguard our gallery staff and visitors, we require everyone visiting the gallery to wear a face mask and to maintain social distancing by keeping at least six feet apart. The gallery has hand sanitizer for guests to use when entering the gallery and gloves will also be available at the front desk for handling prints and ceramics. We are limiting the number of customers to four people at a time.
In addition, the Moraga Art Gallery’s
“Shelter in Place Virtual Tour” featuring the work of our member artists is still available for viewing online. From the comfort of your home, you can view the exhibit and hear from the artists about their artwork and what motivates them. The tour was produced by gallery president Lucy Beck and filmed and edited by Ben Ellis. View the tour using this link or by visiting the gallery’s website.
Moraga Art Gallery is a cooperative gallery featuring the work of established local artists and artisans. Each member is accomplished in their field and meets high standards of workmanship and originality in order to qualify for membership.
The Moraga Art Gallery member artists wish that you and your families keep safe and healthy and we look forward to seeing you again soon.
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Mountain Shadow Film Society
"Mountain Shadow Strong!" Despite the new normal with social distancing requirements for large gatherings, Mountain Shadow Film Society continues to bring the best in foreign and independent filmmaking to our community; now with monthly online screenings.
For example, in August we will present the acclaimed, soon-to-be-released film from Norway, "Out Stealing Horses," based on the bestselling novel by Norwegian author Per Petterson. The book received several important international awards and was included in The New York Times '10 Best Books of 2007 (Fiction)'. Online "tickets" to watch this beautiful film on Aug. 15, or Aug. 22, will be available via
Mountain Shadow website.
September will bring the "Sixth Annual Mountain Shadow Short Film Competition." Ten finalists will be selected from hundreds of submissions received from all over the country. This year, these animated, documentary, and a live action short films will be presented to our audiences online; and available with a private screener link purchase. There'll be two shows on Saturday, September 12, 4:30 & 7:30 PM. Each show will be followed by an online Q&A with the filmmakers. And online balloting will select audience choice awards!
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Support the Orinda Theatre!
The Orinda Theatre is a landmark for the East Bay. The theatre first opened in December 1941. Yes, the Orinda Theatre will be 79 years old this December. We have been closed due to COVID-19 since March 16th. We have been doing Wine, Popcorn and Red Vine sales each Friday 5pm-6:30pm to help us through this difficult time. Unfortunately, our operating FIXED cost of $15,000 a month, remain during the closure, such as rent, utilities, insurance, equipment maintenance, etc. Please help us during this difficult time soon we can reopen and celebrate our 79th birthday!
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Performing Academy Virtual Classes & Facebook Live Events!
Performing Academy's mission is to help students build confidence in themselves through performing arts training. All programs are designed to enhance performance and life skills by instilling students with technique, discipline, and professionalism. Since March 16th, 2020 our studios have been closed and all of our programming transitioned to a virtual platform.
We are excited to announce that we will be reopening in July! With current health and safety protocols in place, we feel confident we can provide the same high quality performing arts training and a fun artistic outlet for our students! We are excited to see you! For more information visit
performingacademy.com or contact Rena Wilson, Executive Director/Co-Founder at (408) 540-4373,
rena@performingacademy.com.
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The Peter Pan Foundation and Leslie Noel Studios
The
Peter Pan Foundation
and
Leslie Noel Studios
are now providing
online & virtual project opportunities. You can keep up with love, light, information, music, and positive inspiration by following these social media pages:
Instagram: @LNSFAM (LNS), @PPFMAGIC (Peter Pan Foundation), and @MYPHOTOGRAPHICMEMORIES (Leslie)
Facebook: LeslieNoelStudios (LNS), PPF (Peter Pan Foundation) and LOVE & LIGHT (& MUSIC & MAGIC) 💚✨
As always, we are needing financial support to help us continue our programs. Please consider making a donation to our
GoFundMe campaign here.
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Town Hall Theatre Music & Comedy Series
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2020: James Funk — Current lead vocalist for local classic pop band The Dawdlers; former “Paul guy” in San Francisco area Beatles tribute band The Sun Kings (and still occasionally so in the Lennon & McCartney tribute duo, Two of Us with Sun King Drew Harrison), Jim is a clear tenor singer of great (and often British) pop songs, from The Beatles to Crowded House to Keane.
THURSDAY, JULY 9, 2020: A Benefit for Will Durst — Join Debi Durst, as she hosts a cavalcade of stars joining together from around the US in a benefit for Will Durst. He is in a long recovery from a stroke that felled him in October '19. Join friends such as the hilarious Greg Proops, Michael Meehan, Dr. Gonzo, and more.
THURSDAY, JULY 16, 2020: Spend an evening with Grateful Dead Archivist and Legacy Manager David Lemieux as we celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Grateful Dead’s remastered album Workingman’s Dead. David will spend the evening talking about this release including the bonus discs that are included, and will enthusiastically take your questions. We hope to have a fantastic gift or two for the very best questions, so be prepared!!! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talk to the man that manages the Grateful Dead Vault!
THURSDAY, JULY 23, 2020: Dan Deshara (Buzztones/Lumberyard) and Bruce Brophy (The Big Jangle) will perform as a duo this evening. The library of music that these two stellar players can draw from is infinite. Tune in to watch these two local boys entertain you in an intimate setting.
THURSDAY, JULY 30, 2020: The Insiders — Paul Cotruvo and Kiki Stack from The Big Jangle will perform as a duo, bringing you an extremely entertaining catalog of music and styles. Little bit of this, little bit of that, and certain to be engaging and humorous. They’ll be coming at you from The Big Jangle’s rehearsal space too!
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Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves: A Town Hall Cabaret
Streaming July 26 through August 9
Town Hall Theatre invites you to join us for a hot summer evening of sensational singing by seven powerhouse Bay Area performers! Our annual end-of-Season thank-you for audiences and the Town Hall community, Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves opens on the virtual stage on July 25, and is available for streaming free of charge through August 9, online
here.
We are asking that Cabaret viewers please consider a suggested donation of $25 to keep THT thriving, until the time when can open the barn doors and entertain you in person.
Currently streaming is Town Hall’s production of An Ideal Husband, Oscar Wilde’s wonderfully droll comedy of manners, which ran June 1 - 24, 2017. Directed by Susan Hovey, the production won a TBA Award for Outstanding Production. AN IDEAL HUSBAND’s video is now available for streaming through July 17. Learn more here:
https://www.townhalltheatre.com/town-hall-video-archives.
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Valley Art Gallery is now Open!
VALLEY ART GALLERY announces they are open for business and offer sales and rentals by appointment and through curbside pickup. The Gallery will reopen its doors with a new show by gallery artists, "Focal Points" on July 7.
"Focal Points" features over 300 works from our juried collection of artwork in many styles and prices, from the best of the best East Bay artists. They are sure to provide beautiful focal points, enhancing any room they grace. All two dimensional art work is available for sale or rent-to-purchase through our exclusive "No Regrets" rental program.
Starting July 7, the gallery will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from noon - 5pm with social distancing in place to help keep us all safe. Two visitors are allowed in the gallery at one time, with staff and guests required to wear face masks.
Free and open to the public. 1661 Botelho Drive, Suite 110, Walnut Creek
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July Non-Profit News & Announcements
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A Brighter Day
The Kallen Family and Prosperity Financial Group are once again proud sponsors of the October 19th Golf Tournament for A Brighter Day, at Callippe Golf Preserve in Pleasanton.
A Brighter Day is a 501c(3) non-profit organization that Unites Stress and Depression Resources with Teens using Teenage Band Showcases throughout Northern California. At these free concerts, each participant and spectator is given a backpack filled with these incredible life-changing resources. To date, we have given out almost 1500 of these backpacks to teens and 500 to adults in just 4½ short years, following the suicide of my nineteen year-old son.
Come join us, bring a foursome, sponsor a hole, sponsor food and drink, we’d love you participation and support. 2020 has been the most difficult year for all Charity Organizations to raise money.
From a health standpoint, we will be following the golf tournament guidelines published by Alameda County. For tournaments, anyone who purchases a two-some or four-some can ride the same cart or, if available, carts will be available for those who wish to ride single.
Learn more and register here.
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Help and Hope in Alzheimer's Care and Research Education Conference
Friday, July 10, from 9am-11:45am
The Alzheimer's Association is pleased to present a half-day virtual education conference for caregivers, "Help and Hope in Alzheimer's Care and Research" on Friday, July 10, from 9-11:45 a.m. Featured speakers include Claire Day, Chief Program Officer for the Northern California chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, who will give an update on latest research findings in Alzheimer’s science and David Troxel, internationally known expert and speaker on dementia care and the author of the book “Best Friends Approach to Alzheimer’s Care”. David will provide insights into enhancing the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia through activities and connecting with others.
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Assistance League of Diablo Valley Awards $134,750 in Scholarships
Emotional Support + Financial Support = A Better World!
Since 1999, Assistance League® of Diablo Valley’s Scholarships program, co-chaired by Lesley Salo and Cindi Segale, has provided financial and emotional support to high school, community college, university students and returnees to the academic community. Each applicant has expressed a desire to advance through education by maintaining a designated grade point average, volunteering in campus and community projects, and charting an academic timeline.
As in previous years, worthy candidates documented both their academic and community achievements with transcripts and letters of recommendation. However, the interview phase, which gives the Scholarships Committee members invaluable insights as to how these aspiring anthropologists, engineers, nurses, performing artists and physicians have defied overwhelming challenges to realize their dreams, was absent due to the COVID-19 virus.
Likewise, the awards ceremony where Scholarships recipients acknowledged the generosity of foundations, individual donors (chapter members included) and revenue earned at the Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, the chapter’s primary fundraiser located in Lafayette, were absent. Also absent was Scholarships recipients’ collective message, “…the emotional support that they will cherish enhances the very much appreciated financial support.”
Congratulations to all recipients. Scholarships Committee members look forward to following the additional accomplishments of these remarkable students in the ensuing years. To learn more about the Scholarships program, as well as Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s other philanthropic programs, please visit
https://www.assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.
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CASA - We Need Your Support Now More Than Ever
CASA of Contra Costa County matches each child or youth living in foster care with a trained, caring and dedicated volunteer, which creates a foundation of support and facilitates access to key resources. In these uncertain times, children and youth in foster care need your support now more than ever. They have endured significant trauma, have limited resources, and are particularly vulnerable. Your generosity underwrites the critical help which CASA provides. Please
donate now, or text IGIVENOW to 44321.
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Ecology Centers' Thirsty Thursday Virtual Concert
Thursday, July 2, 7pm-8:30pm
Mark your calendar for the Ecology Center Thirsty Thursday Virtual Concert! Proceeds from the event will go to support the work of the Ecology Center.
Enjoy an evening of music and performance excellence including Irish vocalist, pianist Sin Silver, multi-award-winning Blues legend Fillmore Slim, popular Bluegrass trio Fog Holler, standard Jazz piano by Bob Athayde and more. Fenix Dance will perform some smooth Latin moves followed by a Salsa class. Later in the concert you will be treated to the sounds of 2x Grammy Award winner Christian Pepin y su Orquesta Bembe!
In addition there will be a Virtual wine tasting, a virtual Salsa cooking demonstration and you will hear from keynote speakers from the Ecology Centers' programs and local community leaders.
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Hospice East Bay
Hospice East Bay is proud to be part of this caring community, especially during this challenging time. Our mission remains the same: delivering high quality care to our patients and families, even those with COVID-19.
Thank you for always being there with your support when we need you!
3470 Buskirk Avenue, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, (925) 887-5678,
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John Muir Land Trust
Between now and July 4th, the Lamorinda Chapter of National Charity League and other Bay Area community members are getting outside while raising funds and awareness for the protection of precious natural areas in the East Bay as part of our Nature Gratitude Challenge. From Earth Day (April 22) through the Fourth of July our goal is to raise $50,000 to support John Muir Land Trust's work to acquire, protect, and care for the places that make the East Bay special. Please join us to ensure that the beauty, diversity, and integrity of natural areas enrich and sustain every one of us today...and for generations to come. Join the challenge or support us today:
https://give.classy.org/JMLT-Nature-Gratitude-Challenge-2020
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Lafayette Community Foundation
The Lafayette Community Foundation (LCF) was thrilled to distribute more than $124,000 to 26 local nonprofits--the most in its 20 year history. Due to the pandemic, LCF was not able to distribute these Excellence Grants in person but created a video highlighting all 26 grantees.
CLICK HERE to hear from the 2020 Excellence Grants recipients.
Due to the pandemic, LCF will not be holding its annual Senior Symposium at Acalanes High School on August 8. However, LCF is working hard to provide a virtual alternative that will include speakers who will address many important and relevant topics. Please watch for updated information at
www.lafayettecf.org.
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Support the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
The Lafayette Library and Learning Center needs your support. Deep cuts to public funding for the Library threaten the professional staff, resources, programs, and services the community relies on. These funding cuts have eliminated Sunday hours, and they could have other serious, long-term impacts on the Library without donor support.
Please make a donation, or monthly recurring gift, today in support of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Donations can be made securely online at
www.LLLCF.org. Your gift ensures our Library continues to thrive, provides opportunities for meaningful conversations, enriching programs, and remains an indispensable resource for free access to information and knowledge for all.
To stay informed of Library programs and the latest news subscribe to AdLib
HERE.
NEW! Lafayette Library staff are greeting visitors for Front Door Service pick up of Library materials. Learn more at
www.ccclib.org.
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Lafayette Partners in Education
As we reflect on a year filled with unexpected events, we have great pride in LPIE’s ability to support our students through it all. In July, our Annual Report video will be available at
www.lpie.org to show the impact of donations from parents, community members and our Business Partners. Thank you to our supporters!
In addition, LPIE is grateful for Myrna Kimmelman’s 21 years of service as the Executive Director. Myrna is retiring on June 30 having impacted thousands of children’s lives and education. We wish Myrna a relaxing next chapter.
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Lafayette Recreation
Summer Camp registration is open! Visit
www.LafayetteRec.org to register and to find out more about in-person camps and several virtual offerings for all ages! The Lafayette Community Center has put together fun, engaging, and enriching programs that have been built around County & CDC guidelines. Email
recreation@lovelafayette.org or call 925-284-2232 with questions and registration assistance.
Lafayette Senior Services has also developed many virtual options for the community. Please email
seniors@lovelafayette.org or call 925-284-5050 to join.
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Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club
July 10: Robert Dugoni, NYT Best Selling Author
July 17: Rotary Camaraderie in the Zoom Era
July 24: Peter Szeremi, Authentic and Effective Communication
July 31: Member Story Presentation
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The Lamorinda Spirit Van
We are very grateful to the Spirit Van drivers for providing free pick-up and delivery service for our passengers, during and after the Shelter-in-Place order. Email
dispatch@lovelafayette.org or call 925-283-3534 if you need something picked up and delivered. We will resume transporting Lamorinda older adults to errands, shopping, appointments, classes, and lunch at the C.C. Café as soon as it is permitted.
We invite you to include us in your year-end giving plans. You may send your tax-deductible donation payable to the City of Lafayette to: Lamorinda Spirit, Lafayette Community Center, 500 St. Mary’s Road, Lafayette, CA 94549. Please write: “Lamorinda Spirit” on the memo line. Your support makes a huge difference to our success, and we are very appreciative!!! Call 925-283-3534 to learn about becoming a volunteer driver or utilizing GoGoGrandparent: an Uber/Lyft type of service that doesn’t require a smart phone.
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Lamorinda Village is Supporting our Seniors
Are you looking to help your elderly friends and neighbors during shelter-in-place?
Are you needing someone to do your grocery shopping or pick up medications?
Lamorinda Village has a Shelter-in-Place Program for Seniors with free grocery delivery and pharmacy pick up. We are a local nonprofit organization created by older adults and supported by volunteers dedicated to helping older Lamorinda residents who want to remain safely and independently in their homes.
For Seniors requesting service, please either email to
info@lamorindavillage.org or call (925) 283-3500, and include: Full Name, Email Address, Phone Number, Delivery Address,
and Store Preference.
Are you able to drive?
If you would like to Volunteer your time to help, please email to
info@lamorindavillage.org, and include: Full Name, Email Address, and Phone Number.
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Las Trampas, Inc.
Las Trampas participants and staff would like to thank the community of Lafayette for all of your support during the last several weeks of the global health crisis. To date, we have had no cases of Coronavirus amongst our participants or staff.
With that said, we still have a need for facemasks, either paper or cloth. It is through the consistent use of face masks, as directed by the CDC that we have been able to provide care to our participants and protect everyone’s health. If you have any facemasks you would like to donate to Las Trampas, please contact Sandra at
scockrell@lastrmpas.org.
Learn more here>>
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Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa
Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is serving more meals than ever before. With the recent opening of our newest dining room in Walnut Creek in partnership with The Trinity Center, Loaves and Fishes is serving 3,200-3,500 meals per week from the 5 dining rooms in Contra Costa. To learn more about what we're doing to meet the needs of the community or to donate, please visit our website,
http://www.loavesfishescc.org.
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Meals on Wheels Diablo Region - Serving the Community Through Tennis – How one Lafayette Teen Saw Opportunity in the Pandemic
When Covid-19 completely rearranged Jake Hammerman’s summer plans, he could have just dwelled on the inconvenience…but instead, he saw it as an opportunity to make a positive impact. Jake and his friends chose to spend their summer giving back to the community through the sport of tennis. They founded Impactful Tennis, which allows high school varsity tennis players to offer tennis lessons to younger kids, in exchange for a donation to
Meals on Wheels Diablo Region.
“I’m interested in food-related causes, and I have grandparents and know how scary and dangerous this pandemic is for people their age,” said Jake. “Also, there will be lots of kids home this summer. Giving tennis lessons gets them out of the house getting exercise and learning great skills.”
Impactful Tennis has already raised over $5,000 that will provide meals for vulnerable seniors in Contra Costa County. You can help Jake and his team reach their goal at:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/impactfultennis.
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Monument Crisis Center
Monument Crisis Center would like to thank the Lamorinda community for your tremendous support during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since mid-March, we have distributed nutritious, life-sustaining food to over 25,000 people.
To keep feeding families, seniors and children most affected by this crisis, we need your help! To make a contribution online, visit
monumentcrisiscenter.org/donate or text MCC to 41-444.
Non-perishable food donations gladly accepted at the Center located at 1990 Market Street in Concord, on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am-12noon (no glass containers or expired foods please).
Want to make a financial contribution to MCC and have a Pandemic Porch Portrait for your family?
Send an email to Lafayette Photographer Craig Isaacs at
craig@bluegoo.com. Craig, who is volunteering 100% of his time and talent, will set up a time to take your “porchtrait” at your home. Your generosity will be memorialized in the Pandemic Porch Portrait project, and you can download and keep the photos. View project photos at
https://bit.ly/2VpCYGY.
Can You Help? Yes, You Can. Let's Fill the Can!
Venture Quality Goods is partnering with the good people at Monument Crisis Center to collect much needed food items for distribution to those in the Monument Corridor and anyone in need. It feels good to do good. If you can spare low sugar cereals, canned meals (ravioli, stew, etc.), canned protein (tuna, chicken, etc.) canned fruits and vegetables, and peanut butter, please drop in the bin at the front door of Venture. The bin will be outside the door every day during business hours. Let's fill the can!
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SHELTER, Inc.’s COVID-19 Hotline helps families in need
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SHELTER, Inc. help those who are struggling to stay in their homes.
As one of the leading homeless service providers in the Bay Area, SHELTER, Inc. launched a COVID-19 Hotline in April to help those vulnerable families and individuals who need assistance with rent, utility bills, and basic necessities. Modeled after SHELTER, Inc.’s Eviction Prevention Hotline, SHELTER, Inc. saw a 300 percent increase in calls since the shelter-in-place order began.
Over $200,000 has been distributed to families and individuals in need since April. With unemployment in the county estimated at nearly 15 percent--people are struggling and need help more than ever. The emergency assistance through SHELTER, Inc. is helping community members throughout Contra Costa County stay in their homes. Even as the local economy begins to reopen, the full recovery may take months and potentially even years. To ensure that no family has to endure the trauma of homelessness, SHELTER, Inc. aims to raise $110,000 by the fiscal year-end on June 30. Thanks to a generous donation from the Gemmer and Quest Foundations, each dollar will be matched up to $110,000. Please consider donating today as we work together to prevent and end homelessness.
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Trust in Education
Show Me the Money!
Trust in Education is collecting funds for Afghan men who transport goods using wheelbarrows on the streets of Kabul. Businesses and open markets have been closed, leaving very little to transport. Trust in Education has distributed and continues to distribute 1,100 Afghanis (approx. $15). So far 400 people have received this donation which is enough to feed 2,000 people for a week. Families survive on bread and rice.
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Wells Of Life, Inc.
Wells Of Life is a 501(c)(3) that drills water wells and teaches sanitation and hygiene in rural Uganda, where one out of five children die from dirty water before their fifth birthday. As a part of the fight against COVID-19, the charity is also distributing soap and surgical masks to hospitals, orphanages and senior living facilities. Please support this effort by texting the word WATER to 56512.
Photograph is of one of our Advisory Board members, Fr. Max Ssiekiwala, delivering soap to a woman in a rural village; our Country Director Adrian Laurentiu meeting with a District Governor; boxes of our soap at one of our distribution points, and Fr. Max handing soap to a nurse at a rural health clinic.
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White Pony Express -
Thousands of USDA “Farmers to Families” Food Boxes are Being Delivered to California Food Rescue Group
Just weeks ago, hundreds of tons of fresh produce were rotting in farmers’ fields due to COVID-19’s impact on the restaurant and hotel industries. Meanwhile millions of people without jobs were struggling to find food. White Pony Express, among the largest food rescue non-profit organizations in northern California, experienced this disruption in the food chain firsthand.
Fortunately, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) quickly set up an emergency program called “Farmers to Families Food Box” to help farmers, food distributors, and hungry families. Now, two food distributors are shipping thousands of these food boxes to White Pony Express (WPE) for day-of distribution to homeless shelters, senior centers, churches, and schools serving low-income children and their families.
WPE is incorporating these food boxes into its food rescue program to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the last 7 years, volunteer-powered WPE has been rescuing surplus food from supermarkets and food distributors and delivering it free of charge to agencies serving those with the greatest need. Since COVID-19 hit, and due to partnerships like these, WPE has been able to distribute three times as much food per day to feed the growing number of hungry people.
Read more here.
White Pony Express’ COVID-19 Care Campaign is in the
homestretch. 92% of our matching challenge has been raised… Two more days and $25,000 to go!
Our goal is $300,000, all donations matched by our Angel Donors through Tuesday, June 30th at 11:59pm EST. Every heart helps.
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Youth Homes, Inc.
Now that you’ve cleaned out your house and reorganized your garage and need something else to do, the Youth Homes Thrift Shop can help! Our cute shop in Pleasant Hill needs volunteers to help us:
• Sort donations
• Steam clothing
• Price items and,
• Provide customer service.
Even if it’s only three or four hours a day one day a week the impact of your volunteering work will be huge! The pandemic has impacted both the number of volunteers we have, as well as the ability to generate funds. Now that we are open again, we are making up for lost time and working hard to support our work with foster youth and children and families impacted by trauma.
If you’re ready to make a difference in a child’s life, you have a few hours a week (or more!), and this sounds like something you would be interested in, we would love to hear from you! We have a really great group of volunteers now we just need you to complete our roster!
Contact Stacy Overcamp, Thrift Shop Manager to learn more about this opportunity, understand the precautions we have in place to protect our volunteers, and our customers: store phone number: 925-798-5561 or Cell: 925-391-4255.
https://www.youthhomes.org
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Contra Costa Accessible Transportation Strategic Plan Survey
The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA), in coordination with Contra Costa County, is conducting a study to find out how to improve transportation services for seniors, people with disabilities, and eligible veterans who live or travel in Contra Costa County.
If you have any questions or need assistance filling out this survey, please contact 857-305-8004 or
info@atspcontracosta.com.
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Safe Route To Acalanes
Sustainable Lafayette board member Eric Law is spearheading the Safe Route to Acalanes High bicycle/pedestrian path for students who travel up Pleasant Hill Road from south of Highway 24. With this project growing in size and making great progress, he is looking for volunteers for the following important positions: Social Media Guru, Fundraising Champion, City Liaison, Engineering Transportation Coordinator, Construction Leader.
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Lamorinda Cities Launch Covid-19 Community Information Portal
The Lamorinda Cities and Fire Districts in cooperation with Bay Area-based Zonehaven have released the Covid-19 Community Information Portal at
https://ccc.community.zonehaven.com
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The portal allows residents to locate Covid-related resources in and around Lamorinda. Residents can find information about medical offices, social services, food (groceries and take-out), parks and recreation opportunities, pet services and home/auto supplies by visiting the portal. If they enter a home address, they can create a list of services organized by distance from home. Clicking on a business or service in the list locates the business on a new map and provides a link to create directions using the Waze application.
The intent of the portal is to continue to support our residents during the stay at home order and make finding community resources easier. The portal also provides links to Covid-19 information from the State of California and Contra Costa County Health Services.
If any non profits/organizations could be listed as COVID-19 resources, they can be added to the Zonehaven website map, even if they are outside of Lafayette. Contact Duncan Seibert at
manager@lamorindacert.org
for additional information.
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Connect with the City of Lafayette
The City of Lafayette is urging everyone to sign-up for the latest Covid-19 information for Lafayette residents and businesses.
You can also find the latest Information on Covid-19 on the City's website
During the Covid-19 emergency, here is how to contact City of Lafayette
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Virtual Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
(925) 284-7404
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