Supporting Our Nonprofits
August 2022
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Lafayette Chamber Announcements |
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"Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer
The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Teresa Gerringer on Friday, July 29, 2022 at 8am.
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Mix, Mingle & Meet New Park Theater Operator, CinemaSF
Wednesday, August 24, 5:30pm-7pm, Lafayette Plaza Park
It’s the Lafayette Chamber’s summer mixer in Lafayette Plaza Park with The Park Theater Trust! Lafayette Chamber members and the community are invited to mix and mingle on Wednesday, August 24, 5:30pm-7pm in Lafayette Plaza Park. The Park Theater Trust will be introducing to our community Jaimi Holker and Adam Bergeron, the husband and wife team behind highly regarded CinemaSF and new operators of our much-loved Park Theater.
Enjoy a tasting of local wine by Hollie’s Homegrown and a taste of Sideboard’s famous mac & cheese! Get your Park Theater swag! Purchase a raffle ticket for exciting prizes! Meet new members and learn about the Chamber's upcoming community events. We look forward to seeing you - please register so that we can have a name badge waiting for you! REGISTER HERE
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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 74 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>>
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Advertise in the Fall Grapevine Coupon Book. Call 925-284-2651 to reserve. |
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Upcoming Events & Special Announcements
from our Nonprofit Chamber Members
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Please consider supporting our various nonprofits. Our July/August Arts Community email blast (many of which are also nonprofits) can be viewed HERE.
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Friends Corner Book Shop will be joining the Lafayette Citywide Sidewalk Sale with a half price sale!
Shop Hours: M-Th 10am-6pm; F 10am-5pm; S 10am-4pm; Su Closed
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Assistance League Thrift Shop Joins Lafayette's Citywide Sidewalk Sale!
Photo: YOU ARE HERE, enjoying outlandish discounts.
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Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise
Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise will be selling raffle tickets for their beautiful flower cart on Saturday, July 30 at Lafayette's Citywide Sidewalk Sale. Stop by Lafayette Plaza Park 9am-11:30am to get yours!
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Lafayette Juniors Raises over $67,000 for Local Non-Profits and Issues Call for 2022-2023 Beneficiaries
Lafayette Juniors traditionally organizes two fundraising events each year – a Rummage Sale in the fall and a Kitchen Tour in the spring. Due ongoing COVID-19 concerns, Lafayette Juniors paused the rummage sale and organized a successful holiday poinsettia sale, a raffle to celebrate local businesses, and other creative fundraising activities. In 2021, the traditional Kitchen Tour was re-born into The Outdoor Living Tour to keep the community safe but still raise funds for their beneficiaries. This year, Lafayette Juniors were fortunate to showcase a mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, and the Outdoor Living Tour evolved to become the Lifestyle Tour.
Lafayette Juniors looks forward to continuing the tradition of giving to well-deserving local organizations, and is now accepting applications until July 31st, 2022 from all non-profit organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area that are dedicated to social welfare, education and/or civic work. Lafayette Juniors will select organizations from the applicant pool in August to become their beneficiaries for the 2022 - 2023 membership year. To obtain an application or learn more about Lafayette Juniors, please visit the Lafayette Juniors website at https://lafayettejuniors.org.
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Please join us for the first annual Run Like Leo - Virtual Race!
Join the LLLF community in running or walking 8 (collective) miles over 17 days on behalf of Leo's birthday on August 17th.
This is a virtual event, so run or walk at any location, at your pace, outside or on a treadmill, alone or with a group of friends. Train and stay active, run for a good cause and get our special event giveaway t-shirt with sign up!
Post and track your mileage on social and let all your friends support, donate, or join us in completing 8 miles in 17 days by Leo’s birthday 8.17.2022. Sign up here.
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Youth Homes
Do you ever wish that you could feel closer to the Youth Homes community and all of its goodness? Visit Youth Homes Thrift Shop! It is our gathering spot and a place where we can all go to shop, support our youth, and be closer to the impactful work of Youth Homes.
We invite you to join us on August 4th at 9:30am as we cut the ribbon, celebrate volunteers, and formally introduce our improved shop and community hub!
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At the Ruth Bancroft Garden
“Dog Days of Summer”, Saturday August 6, 10am-2pm
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“Pollinator & Friends Day”, Saturday August 13, 10am-1pm
Join us for a celebration of pollinator and friends and what we can do to protect them and their habitat. This drop-in event will feature other educational organizations, vendors and various stations throughout the Plaza and Building, including a children’s craft table and a butterfly observation table. RSVP at https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/event/event-pollinator-friends-day/
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Free Concert! - Stand Up for the Hungry & Homeless
The Rotary Club of Lafayette is so excited to be hosting this amazing event for the first time ever, to honor the hundreds of volunteers helping the hungry and homeless in Contra Costa County!
FREE CONCERT Saturday, August 6, 5pm, Bring a picnic and a blanket! Parking $7/day at the Lafayette Reservoir.
We've got top-notch musical entertainment lined up, including local musician Paul Cotruvo, and the Big Band of Rossmoor!
Please help us honor the hardworking volunteers from these local organizations who do so much in our community:
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Trinity Center - We appreciate our volunteers!
Trinity Center is grateful for the opportunity to celebrate and appreciate our volunteers at the Lafayette Reservoir on August 6 thanks to the efforts and generous support of Lafayette Rotary who are hosting the event. If you’re there too, come say “hi” to some of our staff, board and volunteers that include members of Lafayette’s St Anselm’s Episcopal Church who host a Harvest Festival fall fundraiser for Trinity Center each year, and others who serve the daily needs of Trinity Center in our clothing room and our kitchen. See our volunteer opportunities here: https://trinitycenterwc.org/volunteer-opportunities.
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Welcome Back to School!
Mark your calendars for LPIE's 2022-23 Events:
August 12th Back to LPIE
November 11th Read-a-thon
December 2nd Poker Tournament
March 25th Annual Gala
April 21st Project LPIE
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Saint Mary's Summer Wine & Beer Fest
Saturday, August 13, 2pm-5pm
Saint Mary's College and the Alumni Association invite you to campus for an afternoon of wine and beer tasting, delicious appetizers and fun! Proceeds from ticket sales and the silent auction support student scholarships at Saint Mary's.
Although this event is sponsored by the Alumni Association, it is designed for everyone and all are welcome!
Tickets are $60 per person until July 30 | $75 after July 30 - includes all tastings, appetizers, and SMC logo beer or wine glass. $25 per designated driver - includes appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, and souvenir beer or wine glass. Attendees must be at least 21 years of age. Learn more at https://www.stmarys-ca.edu/summer-wine-beer-fest-2022.
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Epic Road Trip
Join Girl Scouts of Northern California as we honor the extraordinary contributions of Marina Park, GSNorCal’s CEO of 15 years and Michelle McCormick, Chief Mission Delivery Officer whose lifetime Girl Scout career has spanned 42 years.
This fall Marina and Michelle will be hitting the road and making stops along our 19-county footprint to thank volunteers, donors, staff, and the community and to gather stories, hopes, and wishes for the incoming CEO.
Within those 19 counties, we know there are current and future members who could benefit greatly from the leadership experiences that Girl Scouts offers. As a way to truly honor Marina and Michelle’s dedication to building girls of courage, confidence, and character, we are asking corporate supporters to make a leadership gift to the Opportunity Fund and inspire our Girl Scout community to raise $50,000.
Each year, GSNorCal serves over 10,000 girl members who live in low-income communities. Your gift of $500, $1,000, $2,500, or $5,000 to the Opportunity Fund will ensure girls from low-income communities have equitable access to Girl Scouts, and the incredible sisterhood, supportive adults, and special experiences that foster belonging and connection that are the core of our world-renowned leadership program.
Corporate supporters will have their name and/or logo listed on our road trip webpage, invite postcard, and the signage at each stop. You will also be invited to one of our donor appreciation lunches.
Please respond no later than August 15th to be included in the invite and poster to KCowan@gsnorcal.org.
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Come and Shoppe with us!
Want to support a local nonprofit and enjoy some great deals? Stop by any of six local thrift shoppes! This month we honor National Thrift Shop Day and National Nonprofit Day on August 17. Come in and find rare high-end items at affordable prices, all donated by members of our community. By supporting Hospice East Bay thrift shoppes you're helping us provide quality hospice care to everyone in our community and helping the environment at the same time! When you visit, be sure to mention the Chamber of Commerce to receive an additional 10% off your purchase! Stay informed on upcoming sales, online shoppe offerings, and more by following us on social media or signing up for email alerts at www.HospiceEastBay.org
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Family Harvest Farm Volunteer Workday
Volunteers are a vital part of keeping Family Harvest Farm growing. We have regularly scheduled volunteer days that include planting, weeding, mulching, and other farm activities. No experience needed; just come excited to work and have fun!
Join us Friday, August 19! The day will start off with a tour and orientation followed by getting your hands dirty. Lunch is from 12:30-1:00pm and the day wraps up at 2pm.
Please bring your own lunch or snack, work gloves, sun protection, layered clothing, and water bottle. Must be 18 years or older or attending with a parent or legal guardian to attend. Register here: https://jmlt.org//farm-workday-aug19
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Music Beats Cancer
Join the Notes4Hope community in the fight against breast cancer on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at the historic Lafayette Town Hall Theatre, 3535 School Street in Lafayette, CA.
5:30 Doors/Food/Bar; 7:00 Toree McGee followed by HEADLINER LUCE.
Notes4Hope builds a community around the healing power of music to raise funds and provide education on breast cancer prevention initiatives.
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Summer Bike Challenge
Looking for FREE summertime fun? Explore your hometown on two wheels with 511 Contra Costa’s Summer Bike Challenge. Simply bike to each destination on your city’s gameboard, and cross off the squares as you go. Take weekly Bonus Challenges, and enter the iPad Grand Prize drawing just by signing up. All ages are welcome to play! Ready to roll? Visit 511cc.org/sbc to get started.
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Summer Youth Pass
The Summer Youth Pass is a three-month bus pass that gives kids a great way to get around town, all summer long. For just $30, passholders ages 6-18 can take unlimited bus rides on County Connection, Tri Delta Transit, and WestCAT from June through August. On sale now at 511cc.org/youthpass
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Pass2Class Program
FREE BUS PASSES: If your student could take transit to school, apply for free bus passes through Pass2Class. Up to two months of free rides on County Connection, WestCAT, AC Transit, or Tri Delta Transit. Passes available while supplies last from 511 Contra Costa. Apply now at www.pass2class.org.
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EVENTS IN SEPTEMBER & BEYOND! |
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Robert Dubac's "The Male Intellect: An Oxymoron?"
Saturday, September 3, 2022 | 7:30PM-9:00PM
Margaret Lesher Theatre Walnut Creek, CA
1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
This is a benefit performance open to the public for Trust in Education, a grass-roots organization, providing educational, economic and health care assistance to villages in Afghanistan since 2003. Trust in Education informs and enlists Americans to become directly involved in the support of Afghan children and their families.
Robert Dubac’s "THE MALE INTELLECT: AN OXYMORON?" is described by critics as “An indisputably riotous show… a don’t miss night at the theater!” it is hands down one of the funniest solo shows you will ever see. Don’t miss it! It’s comedy on steroids. Learn more and purchase tickets here.
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CERT Fall Class Registration and Water Drum Sale in Progress
Lamorinda CERT has resumed in-person CERT Basic classes. We invite residents to register for the Fall Class series starting September 8, 2022 in Lafayette. The Fall class series will be on Thursday nights from 9/8 – 11/3 from 6:30 – 9:30 pm at the Lafayette Community Center. The subjects covered in the class include: personal and home preparedness for all-hazard emergencies, hazardous materials and fire safety; disaster medical response, light search and rescue, Incident Command System, disaster psychology, terrorism, radio communications and pet preparedness. Wildfire season has already started, learn how to best prepare for it by taking the CERT class series. Spaces are filling up fast. To register go to: https://classes.lamorindacert.org.
A Lamorinda CERT Foundation water drum sale for emergency preparedness is now in progress. Lamorinda CERT Foundation sells water storage drums in various sizes (2.5, 5, 15, 55 gallon) and can be purchased on the Lamorinda CERT website (see link below). In addition to the drums, fire extinguishers, and GMRS and HAM hand held radios; utility shutoff tools are also available for purchase and pickup. The second sale of 2022 is on now through August 4, and pickup will be on the evening of Friday, August 12 and the morning of Saturday, August 13. The pickup site is behind Fire Station 41 at 1284 Moraga Way in Moraga. All residents are encouraged to have an emergency supply of drinking water in case our community water supply is disrupted by a major event (earthquake). To purchase water drums, fire extinguishers, radios or shut off tools go to the Lamorinda CERT website: https://supplies.lamorindacert.org.
With wildfire season here it is essential to be prepared!
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18th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show
Please join us for the 18th Annual Orinda Classic Car Show on September 10, from 10am-2pm.
This free event will be held in and around Orinda Motors, 63 Orinda Way.
Enjoy vintage and modern exotic cars, trucks and motorcycles, food, music and more!
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Orinda Classic Car Show is offering personalized 2-sided banners
For the first time, the Orinda Classic Car Show is offering personalized 2-sided banners that will be posted on poles throughout Orinda. Each Sponsor will receive the banner after the show as a keepsake.
The art selected is colorful and vibrant and a great way to show your business or family support. These are expected to sell quickly.
Here is the link to the online form to get your banner, first paid/first served!
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In the mood for an afternoon of classic rock music, incredible food, beverages and more?
On Saturday, Sept. 10 from 1-7pm at The Moraga Commons Park, Notes4Hope presents full electric music from 3 legendary rock bands performed by 3 of the greatest cover bands of our time!
The Beatles – presented by The Sun Kings
Led Zeppelin – presented by Hey Hey Mama
Tom Petty – presented by The Big Jangle
Food provided by The Forge Pizza Fire Truck, Slow Hand BBQ, La Hacienda Mexican Buffett, Loards Ice Cream and more. Craft Beer from Canyon Club Brewery, Cider from 2 Towns, Wine, Numi Ice Tea and other non-alcoholic beverages. Vendor Village with collective apparel booth, face painting, temporary tattoos, jewelry, wellness and more.
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Sydney Paige Foundation
Volunteer to help us pack school supplies into backpacks, bundle books and more with Sydney Paige this summer. Sign up here and/or contact us at info@sydneypaige.org if you’d like to hold a private employee pack-out event.
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SAVE THE DATES – LHC CANDIDATES NIGHTS
October 13 – Lafayette City Council and Lafayette School District Board of Governors
October 20 – Acalanes Union High School District Board of Governors
Library Community Hall (or maybe ZOOM), 7 p.m.
The Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) again brings to you our traditional LHC Candidates Nights the evenings when we hear the candidates for our Lafayette City Council, our Lafayette School District Board of Governors, and our Acalanes Union High School District Board of Governors present their cases for election and re-election.
This year, we anticipate two evenings of presentations from candidates in contested elections. The first evening, Oct. 13, will be dedicated to hearing candidates for our Lafayette City Council and our Lafayette School District Board. The second evening, Oct. 20, will be devoted to hearing candidates for the Acalanes Union High School District Board of Governors.
Often, over the years, we have had over 300 Lafayette residents attending each of our Candidates Nights so as to personally weigh in. As always, there will be ample time allowed for questions and answers. We hope that these two evenings will be as much to your liking as those of our previous election year presentations were. We look forward to seeing you, whether in the already-reserved Lafayette Community Hall or, if necessary, by ZOOM. We will be so delighted to have you! https://lafayettehomeownerscouncil.org
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Sunflower Soiree
Join Sunflower Hill for our annual fundraising gala at McGrail Vineyards and Winery in Livermore! The evening will include live music and an art show by local adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, games, a live auction and raffles, engaging speakers, and more. Sponsorships available! Buy tickets and learn more about sponsorship opportunities and Sunflower Soiree event details here.
Friday October 21, 2022, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. at the McGrail Vineyards and Winery
5600 Greenville Road, Livermore CA 94550. Tickets are $150 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10.
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Join CASA's Evening of Promise Gala Benefiting Children in Foster Care
Saturday, October 22, 6pm-10 pm, Round Hill Country Club, Alamo
After two years of holding virtual events as a result of the pandemic, CASA of Contra Costa County is excited to return to an in-person gala. The annual Evening of Promise Gala is the biggest fundraiser of the year for CASA. Your support will allow CASA to provide a volunteer advocate to work one-on-one with a child in foster care to make sure their basic needs are met.
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Register for The Walk to End Alzheimer's - East Bay, Reactivate your Team, Start a New Team
Our amazing Walk is less than 100 days away! Before you know it, we will be at Bishop Ranch, wearing purple, holding our promise flowers, and getting ready to Walk, so we can one day live in a world without Alzheimer’s and dementia.
Now’s the time to register! Visit act.alz.org/eastbay now to sign up. You can also reactivate your team and get your fundraising started. Or, start a new team and encourage your friends, family and coworkers to join you. There are lots of resources available to help. Please reach out to eastbaywalk@alz.org for more information. We look forward to seeing you there!
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A Brighter Day
A Brighter Day has launched a new program in partnership with Crisis Text Line for individuals who need immediate mental health support. Beginning immediately, anyone can text the word “BRIGHTER” to 741741 and within 5 minutes they will be connected to a mental health professional.
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. They serve anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support via a medium people already use and trust: text.
We at A Brighter Day want to thank you for your continued support in helping provide mental health resources to parents and teens. Please visit our website abrighterday.info for additional resources!
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Bay Area Crisis Nursery
BACN is holding a virtual donation drive to assist us in filling our food pantry. When you donate to the Nursery, you help families put food on the table.
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BeingwellCA
Come support mental health in your community. BeingwellCA is looking for volunteers for the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival. To find more contact us at info@beingwellCA.org.
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Hope Solutions
After-School Program Volunteers Needed: Hope Solutions is looking for patient and compassionate volunteers to provide academic support and mentoring for the children in our after-school program. We ask volunteers to commit to one afternoon per week (Monday-Thursday) through the end of the semester at one of our four sites: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Pittsburg, or Bay Point.
To see a full list of our current involvement opportunities visit
Hope Solutions Career Opportunities
We invite you to join us help reach our mission to heal the effects of poverty and homelessness. Come join our passionate and fun team. We have several open positions at Hope Solutions, including:
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Lafayette Historical Society
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Cancer collaboration to offer state-of-the-art care to patients in the Easy Bay and Northern California
We are pleased to announce the addition of MRI and CT to our imaging services at the John Muir Health/UCSF Outpatient Center in Berkeley!
Services now available:
- CT
- Mammography (2D and 3D)
- Minimally invasive breast biopsies
- MRI
- Ultrasound
- X-ray (Walk-in only)
- PET/CT coming to hew newly expanded Cancer Center October 2022
Interested in learning more about the UCSF-John Muir Health Cancer Network?
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Fall 2022 Enrollment Opportunities at Lafayette Nursery School
Lafayette Nursery School has served the Lamorinda area as a premier parent participation school for over 65 years where children are encouraged to learn and grow through exploration and play!
We are happy to announce enrollment opportunities are still available for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year in our 3 year old and 4/5 year old classes. Prospective parents are invited to visit our website at https://www.lafayettenurseryschool.org to learn more about our special school and schedule a tour!
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Did You Know?
In case you did not already know, the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building is home to the largest variety of events in Contra Costa County! From Weddings, Mitzvah’s, business meetings, to Celebrations of Life, the Veterans Building hosts those type of events and more.
Since reopening after the Covid shutdown, the Veterans Building is once again THE place to rent for your next event – and NO you do not have to be a Veteran to hold your gathering in our beautiful facility. Not only can you hold your event in the building, but we can help to make it all happen with suggestions for a caterer, decorations, or a DJ or musicians to make your party downright memorable. To take a site tour or get more information, please contact our Building Director Eileen Lawrence at 925-283-1153 or at info@lafayetteveterans.org.
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Lamorinda Spirit Van HELP WANTED
Help Lamorinda Spirit Senior Transportation provide rides for Lamorinda adults age 60+ to medical and personal appointments, grocery shopping, and errands by becoming a volunteer driver for 4 hours every week or two. For more information, please email Mary at mbruns@lovelafayette.org or call 925-284-5546.
If you know older Lamorinda residents age 60+ or people with disabilities who are becoming isolated and need transportation to destinations in Lamorinda, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, please suggest they email dispatch@lovelafayette.org or call 925-283-3534. We love to help older adults get out and about; and we love to say, “YES”!
We are also looking for a second Dispatcher to take ride reservations 1-2 afternoons a week, communicate with passengers and drivers, and prepare the route. This position pays $21 an hour and requires moderate knowledge of Excel, map programs, and email.
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Sometimes it Takes a Village
Lamorinda Village is a membership organization of like-minded senior residents who are dedicated to building a community that engages and empowers its members to thrive as they age. Established in 2015, we support our members with innovative ways to live well and safely in their homes. Led by a dynamic group of long-standing residents of the community and a committed team of volunteers, we offer:
· Wide variety of local social activities and events
· Educational presentations often with recognized experts in their field
· Essential services provided by volunteers or vetted vendors.
Our volunteers are the foundation of Lamorinda Village. We always welcome individuals from the community who are interested in helping our older neighbors with your time and expertise.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Station Rebates: Meet the EV electrification future. Businesses in Contra Costa may be eligible for up to $5,500 per charging port through the Charge Up Contra Costa program, sponsored in part by the Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) and MCE. Businesses also receive technical assistance. For more information, visit: https://www.mcecleanenergy.org/ev-charging/
Contra Costa County Green Business Program (CCCGBP) Certifications: The California Green Business Network is pleased to present a Sustainable Business Challenge in Contra Costa County! Businesses who complete their certification between July 1st and October 31st, 2022 will receive priority support from CCCGBP staff, free Small Business Saturday digital promotions, and are guaranteed at least $500 in incentives. In addition to these benefits, all newly certified Green Businesses receive a directory listing, certificate, and marketing toolkit upon completion.
Sign up for a free 30 minute info session here.
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Do you want to help your neighbors?
Mobility Matters is a nonprofit that gives rides to Seniors and Veterans in Contra Costa County.
Volunteer Drivers are needed to take seniors grocery shopping and to medical appointments. Volunteers must be 25 to 75 years old.
Call Mobility Matters at (925) 284-2215 for additional details.
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Monument Crisis Center
Monument Crisis Center is accepting non-perishable food donations on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 9am-noon. Help families in our community by donating or hosting a drive. The most-needed items are: pasta, canned tuna, peanut butter, and spaghetti. All food items must be within their expiration date, no glass containers please. Donations can be dropped off at 1990 Market Street in Concord. To find out more about hosting a drive, visit: https://monumentcrisiscenter.org/host-a-drive.
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Orinda Farmers' Market
The Orinda Farmers' Market is celebrating 25 Years! Organized and managed by CCCFM, a 501c5 non-profit, the Orinda Farmers' Market is a year-round Certified Farmers' Market. Offering freshly picked in-season product and artisan food by small producers. Buy fresh, eat local, live well. Open Saturday 9am-1pm.
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The Morning Bell Project: Community Fundraiser Around Anti-Gun Violence In Schools
The Morning Bell Project is a grassroots effort started by local moms to raise awareness around and show support for organizations working to stop gun violence in schools. It seeks to create a large-scale community quilt, sewn by dedicated and generous volunteers, in the spirit of the powerful AIDS Quilt. The quilt will be made of squares, designed by parents, kids, teachers, and other community members, that depict their commitment to schools free from gun violence.
The project grew out of the Uvalde tragedy. It is an effort to maintain awareness of the need for even stronger gun protections that keep our children, teachers, and school staff safe in an environment that should be solely focused on learning, growing, and having fun. The project name is evocative of a school bell, a new day, a call to action, and in its use of the word “morning,” reminds us of “mourning” in the wake of Uvalde. A quilt felt appropriate, as it symbolizes unity, protection, and safety.
Our hope is to display the quilt at a public event. Each square costs $25, which will be split between a donation to anti-gun advocacy groups that focus on schools and kids and costs associated with materials and project administration. Please visit our website sponsored and built by our amazing partner Quiltlove - https://givequiltlove.com/the-morning-bell-project - for more project details, updates, and to submit your square! We are so grateful for this community and appreciate you sharing the project with your networks!
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Easier than ever to make a difference. Cook & Serve dinner for Mountain View Emergency Family Shelter
SHELTER, Inc. received a generous grant to pay for food and supplies at its Martinez Shelter, and provides everything you need to cook and serve a meal! When you sign up, you can choose the meal you’d like to prepare, and the supplies will be waiting. By preparing a meal, you're providing a family dining experience while ensuring no one goes hungry.
Capacity: Due to current Health Department restrictions, a maximum of four volunteers, over the age of 13, are allowed to prepare and serve meals.
Time: Dinner is served at 6:00 pm. Volunteers can arrive as early as 4:00 pm to begin meal preparation. Volunteers will be screened upon entry for exposure to COVID-19 and temperatures will be taken and logged.
Family Quantity/Ages: 11 adults, 4 school age children and 3 younger kids.
Preparing Dinner: Food may not be prepared offsite in home/unlicensed kitchens and brought to the shelter to serve. This violates Health Department food handling codes, and is why we have a commercially licensed kitchen. Food handling and CDC guidelines must be strictly followed.
- Wash hands before serving and preparation of food.
- Use mask and gloves when handling food at all times.
- Wear a hair restraint when working in food serving/preparation area.
- When you taste food, do not put the utensil back into the food.
- Cover food and utensils when not in use.
Social Distancing: Unfortunately, volunteers may not sit with families and partake in the meal at this time.
Clean-Up: Please clean-up after meal--dishes and/or disposing of trash. Store and label any left-over food which is used for lunch the following day.
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Have you heard about the new White Pony Express Food Rescue App?
The new White Pony Express (WPE) app connects restaurants with excess food to food-insecure community members. Download the WPE app and claim a run to drive surplus food from a retailer to a local agency that serves the community. If you have a spare hour, most food rescues take less than that to complete – a small way to make a HUGE positive impact! Become a volunteer today! Download the Food Rescue app by searching “White Pony Express” and learn more by visiting whiteponyexpress.org/food-rescue-direct.
You can also help by asking your favorite restaurants if they’d like to donate their surplus food to White Pony Express. Let us know if you have a lead by emailing WPE’s Food Sourcing Manager at peterolsen@whiteponyexpress.org.
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Wishers and Dreamers Inc.
Help Wishers and Dreamers Inc. (501c3 Nonprofit) put smiles on faces of children in the hospital by purchasing items of our Amazon Wish List or a monetary donation. Wishers and Dreamers sends Hospital Doll Gown to children all over the world for their little buddy or doll. Many children in the hospital bring their favorite doll, stuffy, or little buddy to be by their side during their surgery or treatments. The WishersandDreamers.org gown is used as a comfort item, encouragement, and a teaching tool by many children’s hospitals.
Checks are accepted as well. Please make checks payable to: Wishers and Dreamers Inc. 31915 Rancho California Road Ste 200-407 Temecula, CA 92591
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for helping put smiles on children’s faces. Wishers and Dreamers Inc. (501c3 Nonprofit) sends to children suffering from illness, disease, disabling condition, or fighting medical challenges a hospital gown for their doll, bear, or little buddy to be used as a comfort item, encouragement, and a teaching tool for FREE.
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Quick Links to Lafayette Chamber Resources
Community Calendar
Please note: to signup via text you will be asked for your birthdate. This information is not stored, it is only used for verify you are over 21 years of age.
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office hours by appointment only:
Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
(925) 284-7404
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