Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events!

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Headlands Brewing Company Nov. 9, 5pm-6:30

Lafayette Business Women at Hollie’s Homegrown Nov. 15 5:15pm-6:30pm

Community Thanksgiving Breakfast Nov. 16 7am

It's A Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration Dec. 3 4:30pm

Holiday Mixer at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa Dec. 12 5:15pm

Lafayette Young Professionals Holiday Mixer "After Party" Dec. 12 7:15pm

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Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - Join us!

Thursday, November 16, 2023 7am-8:30am

Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette

We invite everyone: politicians, non-profits, school representatives, business leaders, community leaders, Rotarians, our Chamber members, and the greater community to all come together to share in a breakfast and enjoy the special speakers, Michael Collier and Mark Mahaney, Co Presidents of Las Trampas Board of Directors along with Executive Director, Dan Hogue. They will present Las Trampas, Success Beyond Disability. Invocation by Rev. Jimmy Macalinao, St. Perpetua Church. Benediction by Pastor Peter Whitelock, Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church. Music by Wendy Tamis, Harpist.

Tickets are $40 each; table of 8 for $300. Registration required, no walk-ups. Tickets will only be available until 10am Friday, November 10 unless sold out prior to this date. This is an indoor event, maximum 150 persons. Catering by Sunrise Bistro. Register at https://lafayettechamber.org/breakfast. 

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Upcoming Events from and for our Nonprofit & Arts Community

Diablo Ballet The Nutcracker Suite

November 3 - 4

Diablo Ballet's 30^th Season opens this weekend! Give your friends and family a holiday treat they'll love with Julia Adam's newly expanded magical production.

Take a journey to the land of the sweets and meet beloved characters such as the Sugar Plum Fairy, breathtaking poinsettias, mistletoe and even an indoor snowfall! You'll also enjoy a brand new dance with inspired costumes set to the Klezmer rendition of a famous Andrew Sisters song! Tickets: 925.943-SHOW. https://diabloballet.org

Half Price Book Sale!

Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale, as part of the celebration of Day at the Library!

Saturday, November 4, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm.

Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library. Friends Corner Book Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic areas for your shopping pleasure. 

Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm

Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday Closed

https://www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop

Sydney Paige Foundation Annual Benefit

Saturday, November 4, 6pm, Orinda

Join the Sydney Paige Foundation for a magical evening under the stars celebrating 10 years of divergence driven initiatives and to support our continued commitment to drive real and electrifying change for kids in need, one back pack at a time.

Tickets here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/x3U/

For sponsorship opportunities contact [email protected].

6th Annual LPIE Spring Gala



Join us for an unforgettable evening at the 6th Annual LPIE Spring Gala on March 9, 2024, at the luxurious Palace Hotel in San Francisco. This glamorous event promises an enchanting night filled with delicious dinner, drinks, lively dancing, and an exciting live auction benefitting Lafayette Public Schools. Mark your calendars and set your alarms, as tickets go on sale this Sunday, November 5th, at 8 am. For further details and to secure your spot, visit lpie.org/gala. It's a night you won't want to miss!

Hospice East Bay is proud to be celebrating our 37th annual Tree of Lights!

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 ceremonies make it possible for us to provide hospice care to patients who are not covered by insurance.

Our Tree of Lights ceremonies will begin on November 5th and run through December 8th. Our ceremony for Lafayette will be held on December 2, at 4:30pm.

For more information, please visit: www.hospiceeastbay.org/tol

Senior SWELL (Senior Wellness) at the Lafayette Library

The SWELL Center at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center will be open to any senior. Games (cards, backgammon, Bingo, etc.), coffee, and pastries will be provided. Drop in and join us -- no registration required. Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

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Cancer Support Community's New Cancer Support Center

You are invited to a special informational presentation about our plans for the Cancer Support Community's new cancer support center. This is an opportunity to see what the center will look like, and learn how it will transform cancer care in the Bay Area, our fundraising progress and the ways you can support this effort.

Building the Future of Cancer Care (Virtual Presentation)

When: Weds. Nov 8

Time: 5:00 - 5:45 pm (presentation and Q & A)

Please register no later than Nov. 7th by contacting me, Director of Donor Support, Capital Campaign, at [email protected] or 925.953.1216 

Opening night is November 9! View program here.

HARVEST FESTIVAL FALL FUNDRAISER

November 11, 2023, 5pm

St. Anselm's Episcopal Church in Lafayette is hosting its 10th Annual Harvest Festival to benefit Trinity Center!

Join us for an evening of entertainment, enlightenment, and encouragement.

Proceeds support Trinity Center's Evening Program winter shelter and our newest Wellness Program designed to equip our unhoused neighbors with information they need to be healthy in body, mind, spirit, and maintain healthy relationships within family, community, and with their finances.

Purchase tickets NOW! $50 adults, $25 children.

2nd Annual Lafayette Community Sunrise Stroll

Meet some new neighbors, hang out with friends and give thanks for the great town in which we live! Join the community for our 2nd Annual Lafayette Community Sunrise Stroll on Sunday, November 12 at 8 am. Organized by everyday citizens, this family-friendly walk is a great way to start the day, get in your steps and enjoy the beauty of the Lafayette Reservoir. Our walk starts at 8 am on the path across from the gate house. Donuts and coffee will be served courtesy of local Dunkin' owner and Lafayette resident Matt Cobo. Any questions? Contact Lauren McCabe Herpich at [email protected] or 925-222-1045

Monument Crisis Center is beginning its' annual Thanksgiving and holiday food box collection. We will begin collecting frozen turkeys on November 13^th. Holiday box collection will commence on November 27^th. Check out our fliers or visit our website at www.monumentcrisiscenter.org for more information on how you can help a family in need this holiday season! 

Sweet Thursday Author Series

Join the Sweet Thursday Author Series on Tuesday, November 14 at 7:00 pm in the Don Tatzin CH at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center to hear author Andrea Lankford discuss her NYT bestselling book, Trail of the Lost. Andrea paints a vivid picture of hiker culture and its complicated relationship with the ever-expanding online realm as she searches to bring home the missing hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. This is a free event, but registration is required at Tinyurl.com/sweet-Nov2023. The doors will be open at 6:30 pm for coffee and treats. The program is sponsored by the Friends of the Lafayette Library.

WPE's annual “All of Us” online auction is live! 

From travel opportunities, events, and restaurants to exclusive wellness experiences, gift baskets, and more, there's something for everyone! All proceeds benefit the White Pony Express community, helping us deliver to even more neighbors in need as we embark upon our second decade of giving, service, and uplifting lives. Auction closes on November 15^th at 8pm – place your bids today!

FAMILY HARVEST FARM VOLUNTEER WORKDAY

Friday, November 17, 2023, 10am-2pm

Register here

Come volunteer at Family Harvest Farm, John Muir Land Trust’s thriving urban farm located in Pittsburg, California where youth and adults participate in a local regenerative food system. You’ll be working alongside farm staff and other volunteers pulling weeds, mulching, and other farm activities. The day starts off with a tour and orientation followed by a few hours of getting your hands dirty. Lunch is from 12:30-1:00pm. We’ll wrap up at 2pm.

Mountain Shadow Film Society November Attraction

Friday, Nov. 17th - 4:30 PM

Friday, Nov. 17th - 7:30 PM

Saturday, Nov. 18th - 4:30 PM

Saturday, Nov 18th - 7:30 PM

Walnut Creek Library, 1644 N. Broadway, Walnut Creek

GENERAL ADMISSION: $13.00

Snagging this pre-theatrical release from the Award-Winning Filmmakers of THE IRAN JOB, WHEN GOD SLEEPS and REGGAE BOYZ. “REVOLUTION ON CANVAS” - SYNOPSIS: In this hybrid political thriller and verité portrait documentary, Sara Nodjoumi, working with co-director and husband, Till Schauder, makes her directorial debut with this personal film, diving into the mystery surrounding the disappearance of more than 100 “treasonous” paintings by her father, seminal Iranian modern artist Nickzad Nodjoumi. 2023 - Documentary - Thriller --95 min.

NOTE: Post-screening Q&A with the filmmakers, via ZOOM, after the two Saturday screenings! http://mountainshadow.org

You have been dealt an invitation to a night of Texas Hold ‘Em – Poker Tournament with the Diablo View Rotary Club and Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals. Your $100 entry fee includes tournament chips and a buffet style dinner. There will be a no-host bar with beer and wine available at the event. There will be pay-outs to the top 8 finishers; including a $1000 cash value to the winner. Learn more and register here.

Diablo View Rotary Club

Looking for a young, fun and dynamic group of people to spend your Tuesday evenings within Walnut Creek? Check out Diablo View Rotary Club.

Our gatherings are fun networking events in a relaxed and approachable atmosphere. We learn about our community, invite speakers, raise money for great causes, volunteer at local non-profits, network, and make lifelong friendships. We meet every Tuesday at 5:45PM at Bourbon Highway in downtown Walnut Creek.

It is a non-political and non-religious organization. Membership is by invitation and based on various social factors. There are over 46,000 member clubs worldwide, with a membership of 1.4 million individuals, known as Rotarians. For more information visit https://diabloviewrotary.org/.

Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery Garden of D’Lights

Garden of D’Lights runs from November 24th through January 6^th. Garden of D’Lights is Ruth Bancroft Garden and Nursery's holiday light fundraiser. The Garden is lit by thousands of lights, lasers and illuminated sculptures and is wholesome fun for the whole family – including your pets (dogs on leash are always welcome). GODL is our flagship fundraising event of the year! Our members receive $4 off per ticket on every ticket in their order. All proceeds are funneled back into the organization to help us sustain our mission of preserving Ruth’s garden for the education and enjoyment of the public. Learn more and get tickets at https://www.ruthbancroftgarden.org/garden-of-dlights/.

Pacific Chamber Orchestra

Pacific Chamber Orchestra and Conductor Lawrence Kohl ushers in the holiday season with the sublime melodies, uplifting messages and sheer beauty of George Frideric Handel’s beloved Messiah Saturday November 25^th 7:30 pm at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church and Sunday November 26^th 3:00 pm at Livermore’s Bankhead Theater. PCO features the soaring, rich vocal tones and commanding stage presences of soprano Leslie Katter, contra alto Sara Couden, tenor Jon Lee Kennan and bass-baritone Ben Brady, along with the Pacific Chamber Orchestra’s thunderous 50-member chorus. Tickets may be purchased for either performance on-line at PacificChamberOrchestra.org.

GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH US ON GIVINGTUESDAY

GivingTuesday is almost here, and to celebrate this global day of giving back, we want to take you behind the scenes of the Food Bank! We’ll be hosting tours of both our Concord and Fairfield warehouses every hour from 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28.

Sign up for a tour today for a fascinating look at how we do what we do, and the difference you make!

Contra Costa County Warehouse: 4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520

Solano County Warehouse: 2370 N. Watney Way, Fairfield, CA 94533

CERT Winter Class Registration in Progress

Disasters can happen at any time!  While we cannot stop them, a great way to prepare for earthquakes as well as other disasters is to take the Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) class series. We invite residents to register for the Winter class starting January 11, 2024 in Lafayette. The Winter class series will be held Thursday nights from 1/11 – 3/7 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. The information you will learn in these classes is key for preparedness and response should disaster strike, and spaces are filling up fast. To register go to: https://classes.lamorindacert.org.

Being prepared is essential for the safety of you and your family. Taking the CERT class series might be the best gift you ever give yourself or them!

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Hope Solutions’ 16th Annual Gala, Ruby Boots – There’s No Place Like Home, will be held at San Ramon Marriott on Saturday, April 20, 2024. The gala will host dinner, offer exciting silent and live auctions, inspirational speakers, dancing, and entertainment by local country musicians. Cowboy hats and boots are encouraged! To learn more about how to support the event, including sponsorship, visit: https://www.hopesolutions.org/annualgala.

DONATE!

On November 1^st, Youth Homes launched our fall fundraising campaign, Community Cares. Our goal is to show young people that they are deserving and capable of cultivating healthier lives and futures for themselves. We know how great of an impact can be made when we all work together - community support is critical in raising these youth up to be the adults of tomorrow that will continue to make our world a better and brighter place.

Click here to learn more and support, and contact Victoria Johnston, Director of Philanthropy, to find out how you or your business can get involved further.

Your support is endlessly appreciated, and we are so lucky to have a community that cares like you!

Food Drive

Collection taking place this week at Reasonable Books and the Lafayette Chamber office! Thank you for coordinating, MVPC and supporting the Bay Area Rescue Mission!

Spirit of Giving: Blankets for Seniors

Help us bring holiday joy to Hope Solutions seniors by purchasing a blanket. With your help, we would like the seniors in our programs to open a small gift this holiday season. We have identified a specific blanket for our residents to receive this holiday season. We are requesting a total of 90 Full/Queen size blankets in the Blue Plaid, Gray Plaid, and Tan Plaid. 

CLICK HERE for Bedding Donation guidelines and to sign-up.

Spreading Holiday Cheer!

This holiday season, Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa aims to serve 3,000+ special meals on Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve to those who need it most in our community. We're counting on our amazing community for support, and you have the power to make a difference!

Consider donating frozen whole turkeys, turkey breasts, or boneless hams. Simply drop off your donations between October 30th and November 15th at our Pittsburg Central Kitchen, conveniently located at 510 Garcia Ave, Unit H, Pittsburg, CA.

Questions? Reach out to us at (925) 293-4792. Your generosity is the key to spreading holiday cheer and filling hearts with warmth. Let's make this season one to remember. http://www.loavesfishescc.org

The Orinda Association

What is the 40/20 Campaign?

IN 2024, WE WILL BE CELEBRATING TWO SIGNIFICANT MILESTONES, OUR: 40TH JULY 4TH PARADE AND OUR 20TH CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Help us make these events special by donating your time or money.

The 40/20 Campaign is starting now! We want to raise the funds needed to produce the two largest community events in Orinda and engage the Community Volunteers needed to mark these special milestones. These events directly benefit our residents, making our community an even better place to live, work, and thrive.

Sign up to help with the Parade or Car Show next year. 

Donate! Every donation, regardless of size, has a meaningful impact on these events.

Click here for more information. Email: [email protected]

VOLUNTEER!

Volunteer with The Giving Exchange!

Our volunteer opportunities are fully remote and require on average 5-10 hours of work per week for a minimum six-month commitment.

Open positions include:

• Social Media Associate
• Development Associate (fundraising)
• Marketing Associate (writing/design)
• Project Coordinator
• Researcher

Learn more https://www.thegivingexchange.net/volunteer

To apply, submit your resume to [email protected]

Hope Solutions

Hope Solutions envisions a world in which everyone has a place to call home and the support of a strong community, so that they can live with dignity and reach their full potential.

HOPE SOLUTIONS’ FEATURED OPPORTUNITY: AFTER-SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS

Hope Solutions has a critical need for volunteers to provide academic and mentoring support for the children in our Pittsburg, Concord, and Pleasant Hill after-school programs. We ask volunteers to commit to one afternoon per week (Monday-Thursday) through the end of the semester/year at one of our four sites: Pleasant Hill, Concord, Pittsburg, or Bay Point.

If you are interested in becoming an After-School volunteer, please complete our interest form: https://www.hopesolutions.org/volunteer/volunteer-interest-form/.   Direct any questions to Sandibel Arnold at [email protected] or (925) 788-3676. To see a full list of our current involvement opportunities, visit  https://www.hopesolutions.org/volunteer/ or scan QR code below.

Lamorinda Spirit Van Senior Transportation Program

Neighbors Helping Neighbors: What a sense of relief to know that a system is in place to provide help as we age! Especially if there is no family nearby. We, at Lamorinda Spirit Van, need additional drivers, so we don’t have to regretfully say: “Unfortunately we are already booked up for that day.” The Lamorinda community depends on an inflow of Lamorinda Spirit Volunteer Drivers to provide those much-appreciated rides for older adults who prefer to age in their own homes and neighborhoods.

• Do you enjoy driving?
• Would you like to meet some fascinating older individuals?
• Are you interested in experiencing the satisfaction of helping seniors get to medical, personal, and social appointments, errands, exercise, lunch at Café Costa or to visit a spouse in a care facility?
• Can you spare 4-5 hours every week or two?

If you answered yes, contact us now at (925) 284-5546 or [email protected].

Lamorinda Spirit Van provides affordable, door to and through door rides to Lamorinda residents ages 60+ and persons with disabilities. Destinations include Lamorinda, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Concord and Martinez. We take pride in helping the seniors in our community remain independent and able to stay in their own homes.”

To learn more or to schedule a ride to medical appointments, personal appointments, errands, or anything else, contact us at 925-283-3534 or [email protected].

Assistance League^®’s Sunshine Boxes Program

Assistance League Diablo Valley’s Sunshine Boxes program originated in 2019 as a way to help out students who come to school hungry on Mondays.

Our volunteers participate purchasing and assembling shelf stable food items for 9 deliveries throughout the year. The weekend shelf stable food includes oatmeal, mac and cheese, tuna, chicken, canned fruit, chili and spaghetti along with various snack items. As important, a note of encouragement completes the inventory.

Pittsburg Unified School District staff transport filled food boxes to Heights Elementary School, where they are then distributed to the selected schools on Fridays, ultimately benefitting 500 students a month, including foster and unhoused youth.

Sunshine Boxes is just one of 16 programs supported by the Assistance League Thrift Shop. The shop is in Lafayette, next to the Park Theatre. 

Watch for our Thanksgiving and Holiday special events at Assistance League Thrift Shop.

To learn more, please visit this website: assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.

Lafayette Historical Society Celebrating 175+ Years

For more information, visit these websites:

•         City of Lafayette webpage: www.lovelafayette.org/why-lafayette/175plus

•         Lafayette Historical Society webpage: lafayettehistory.org/celebrating-175-years