Supporting Our Nonprofits
October 2022
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30th Annual Lafayette Res Run for Education is October 23!
In 2021 we gave over $42,000 back to our schools! Sign up now!
Race Day is Sunday, October 23, 2022: 5k, 10k (around the Lafayette Reservoir), or 2 mile fun walk/run. 5k: 8am, 10k: 8:15am, 2 mile: 8:45am. The start and finish line is in downtown Lafayette between Safeway and the RoundUp Saloon. The Reservoir Challenge (Virtual Race) runs October 13-22, 2022.
The early-bird registration contest ends tonight, September 30 at midnight. The school with the most registrations will receive an extra $500 beneficiary check!
Looking to sign up your group or team? Contact Sara ASAP! Race packets that include our traditional long sleeve t-shirt (shown here is our 2022 design!) and race bib will be available mid October.
We have a Water Station Sponsorship available, contact [email protected] if you are interested!
Support OUR schools. Register TODAY! The first 100 students from each school will receive a voucher at packet pickup for a 1/4lb of bulk candy from Zoonie's!
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Ribbon Cutting for the Peter Pan Foundation's New Location
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Kimberley Harrison Interiors
Join the Lafayette Chamber for a Grand Opening Celebration and Ribbon Cutting at Kimberley Harrison Interiors at their new location at 71 Lafayette Circle, 5:00pm-7:00pm on Thursday, October 13. The celebration will be catered, cocktails will be served and includes live music!
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Five Little Monkeys
It's their Grand Opening here in Lafayette, 11am-4pm on Saturday, October 15!
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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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IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY... IT'S NEVER TOO LATE...
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Upcoming Events from our Nonprofit Chamber Members |
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Please consider supporting our various nonprofits. Our September-October Arts Community email blast (many of which are also nonprofits) can be viewed HERE.
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Cooking with Kids Foundation
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Lafayette Juniors 29th Annual Rummage Sale
Saturday, October 1st, 8 am–2 pm. Special Early Bird Entrance fee $10 per adult from 7 am–8am. Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Dr., Lafayette. Pre-loved designer clothes, baby and kid clothes, toys, children's gear, furniture, household goods, and much more. Visit www.lafayettejuniors.org.
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Assistance League Thrift Shop’s Fangtastic Hallo-o-o-o-ween Lurks
The “dead-icated” member volunteers at Assistance League® of Diablo Valley Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, at 3521 Golden Gate Way, Lafayette, again warn that this year’s Fangtastic Hallo-o-o-o-ween event will take your breath away, literally! Get “a head of the crowd” on Tuesday, October 4, 10 a.m. sharp (ouch). Rumor has it that one timid soul did not heed this advice; she simply did not have her heart in it.
As in previous encounters, lurking witches, spiders, bone-chilling skeletons and decorative “goreds” will carve out that crypt-like ambience so in keeping with the event. Those with a sweet tooth, make the most of it by claiming a candy carrier to see you through to the early morning hours.
As always, thank you for giving an arm and a leg by donating to and shopping at Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s primary fundraiser. Do drop by; the lurking member volunteers will “keep an eye out for you.” To learn more, please visit: assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.
“Make no bones about it,” prices have been slashed from retail prices!
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John Muir Health - Open Enrollment
Did the last two years of Open Enrollment roll by too quickly? Do you have new hires that are in need of a new doctor? Or patient education? John Muir Health can help! We can participate in virtual or in person events to help your employees. We can also provide giveaways for your workforce.
As a reminder, John Muir Health contracts with most major health insurance plans such as Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Cigna, Health Net, Humana, United Healthcare, and more. Visit the John Muir Health website Accepted Insurance Plans for more details.
We are also located throughout the Bay Area. To see a full list of our locations, click here.
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Lamorinda Village Booster Clinic & Golden Happy Hour!
In conjunction with the Contra Costa County Health Department, Lamorinda Village will be offering a Booster Clinic on October 5th from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church in the Fellowship Hall. Please contact Lamorinda Village directly at (925) 283-3500 to reserve a vaccine, then drop by at your convenience anytime during the clinic. Both the Pfizer Covid-19 booster and the regular flu vaccines will be available.
We invite all Lamorinda seniors to join us for an early evening of warm smiles, engaging conversation & mingling in Golden company! Jim and Nancy Scala will be there to greet everyone.
Thanks to Molly Gleason-Kodama of Aegis Living Moraga for sponsoring light refreshments for this event! (All will be responsible for their own beverages.)
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Sweet Thursday presents: Debbie Chinn
Thursday, October 6, 2022, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Debbie Chinn’s book is a colorful memoir of growing up first generation Chinese American in the Chinese restaurant and nightclub industry. Her family fled China when the Communists took over the country in 1949 and immigrated to the United States. They brought with them specialized culinary skills which they used to open fine Oriental dining restaurants when Polynesian clubs were the rage in the 1960s and 1970s. The restaurant was her playground and training ground for the utmost in gracious hospitality and discretion.
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Drought-Proof Your Yard With TWO Free Webinars by Sustainable Contra Costa
Irrigation Checkup and Maintenance, October 7, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Is your irrigation system wasting water or watering unevenly? Now more than ever, efficient irrigation is vital. Learn the fundamental concepts and components of an irrigation system, and how to maintain it throughout the year. Landscaper Joe Varni will teach you how to troubleshoot your system, and what warning signs of potential problems to look for. Keep your landscape thriving with efficient irrigation! REGISTER HERE
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The Beneficial Beauty of Rain Gardens, November 4, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Are you tired of seeing the rain go down the drain or concerned about landscape water restrictions? Is your dried out lawn depressing to look at? In this free webinar landscape architect Dave Phelps will reveal the benefits of rain gardens and teach you how to:
- Turn your drainage systems into infiltration systems.
- Recharge your landscape's moisture banks while enhancing the value to wildlife.
- Disconnect your downspouts from the storm drain.
- Select the right plants, rocks, and other materials for the project
- Convert old landscapes into biodiverse functioning ecologies that look gorgeous!
- Make the most of the rain we get.
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Mobility Matters has been giving escorted rides to senior and veteran since 2005. Mobility Matters is also looking for volunteer drivers.
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Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale!
Saturday, October 8, every book in the shop will be 50% off.
Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.
Shop Hours:
M-Th 10am-6pm
F 10am-5pm
S 10am-4pm
Su Closed
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Jeff Heyman’s Black and White Photography to be Featured in “Triptychs,” an Exhibit
at Lafayette’s Town Hall Theatre Gallery
The City of Lafayette’s Public Art Committee has selected “Triptychs,” a collection of 36 black and white photographs by the East Bay photographer Jeff Heyman, for exhibit at the Town Hall Theatre Gallery in Lafayette.
The exhibition runs October 4 through November 17. There will be an opening reception Sunday, October 9, from 3-5:00 p.m. The Town Hall Theatre Gallery is located at 3535 School Street in Lafayette, Calif.
First taking photography classes at San Ramon Valley High School in Danville, Calif., Heyman went on to earn a degree from San Francisco State University in Fine Art Photography. He studied under such photographers as Catherine Wagner, Don Worth, Jack Welpott and Melanie Walker, and painters Robert Bechtle and Paul Pratchenko.
Heyman has had work featured in group shows and won several awards for his photos. This is his first solo exhibit. The photographs range from abstracts of a home in Orinda to surreal objects and bizarre portraits. The photos can be viewed online here.
Heyman chose the triptych format, which historically has been used to convey a spiritual meaning or a narrative, because he felt it suited these particular photographs.
“I have always liked triptychs and felt that although I’m not telling a particular story with these photographs, it lends them a certain amount of whimsical mystery,” Heyman said. “Each triptych will mean something different to the person viewing it. It will become their own personal narrative.”
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Changing Seasons, Changing Lives - A shopping evening benefiting youth.
Makeovers, refreshments, and a preview of Youth Homes Thrift Shop’s new fall collection!
Join friends, volunteers, and community partners at Youth Homes Thrift Shop for an exclusive evening of shopping, mingling, and makeovers. Learn about how their store supports critical programs for local foster youth, hear about volunteer opportunities, meet Youth Homes staff, board members, and alumni. All proceeds will support local foster youth, and youth requiring mental health support.
The Youth Homes Thrift Shop new fall collection is out in the shop, and they will have incredible deals on exclusive designer brand clothing. Mary Kay independent beauty consultants will be sharing their new fall makeup palette and offering free beauty sessions!
Tickets are $25 each and can be exchanged for $20 in thrift store merchandise. Food and drink will be provided. We look forward to seeing you for this fun and festive evening! https://youthhomes.org/thrift
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MVPC's Upcoming Events
Diaper Drive
The Nurtury Preschool at MVPC is collecting unused diapers in their office for the Afghan refugee community. Please drop any unused diapers to the Nurtury Preschool office at: 10 Moraga Valley Road, Moraga or at the Moraga Valley Presbyterian Church.
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Book Club
Moraga Valley Presbyterian is holding a Ladies Book Club night on October 12 at 7pm-8:30pm.
Join us for our first fall book club meeting on Oct 12 at 7-8:30 pm. We are reading Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers for our October meeting. This historical fiction takes place during the California Gold Rush. The main character’s life has a harsh beginning with Angel thrown into a life of prostitution as a young girl. Then she meets Michael Hosea. A man who seeks his Father’s heart in everything, Michael Hosea obeys God’s call to marry Angel and to love her unconditionally. Slowly, day by day, he defies Angel’s every bitter expectation until, despite her resistance her frozen heart begins to thaw. A life-changing story of God’s unconditional, redemptive, all-consuming love.
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Trunk of Treat
Come join us at our annual Trunk or Treat!
Save the date for our Annual Trunk or Treat on October 30, 2022 from 4-5:30pm at MVPC Main Parking Lot.
Trunk or Treat is a fun, safe, family environment where Trunk or Treaters have a blast going from trunk to trunk in our church parking lot collecting candy, playing games, and visiting with our costumed volunteers who have decorated their vehicles to serve as a backdrop for this spooktacular alternative Halloween event! If you would like to host a car, please visit www.mvpctoday.org for the Sign Up Genius. This is a free event.
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Wine-Down with Las Trampas at Balestrieri Family Farm
Las Trampas invites you to Wine-Down with us at Balestrieri Family Farm on Thursday, October 13th from 5:30 – 8:00pm. Join us to enjoy a selection of cheeses paired with five estate grown wines during this guided tasting at a local boutique winery. Please learn more and purchase tickets or sponsorships here by October 6th. All proceeds will benefit Las Trampas and our mission to support adults with developmental disabilities to discover their capabilities and to lead full lives in their home, at work, and in the community.
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Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) Candidates Nights
The Lafayette Homeowners Council invites all residents to two October evenings of Candidates Nights. The first will be on Thursday, October 13th, which will begin at 6:30 p.m., with presentations by our recently reappointed City Council Members Teresa Gerringer, Susan Candell and Wei-Tai Kwok. At 7 p.m. there will be introduction of and presentations from, the six candidates for the Lafayette School District Board of Governors. These will be followed by a question and answer session open to all participants.
The second event, on October 20th, will begin at 7 p.m. We will have introductions of, presentations from, and Q and A with, our candidates who are seeking a position on the Acalanes Union High School District Board of Governors. This, too, is open to all participants.
THESE EVENINGS WILL BOTH BE CONDUCTED VIA ZOOM. Please see the LHC website www.lafayettehomeownerscouncil.org for the ZOOM link. (Because October 20 is getting a little late, it could be helpful if voters held their ballots until each has heard all of the candidates for office.)
The candidates for the Lafayette School District Board of Governors are: Katy Foreman, Niels Larsen, Sarah Lind, Robb McSorley, Dave Smith, and Rob Sturm. The candidates for the Acalanes Union High School District are Jennifer Chen, Clayton Gardner, Nancy Kendzierski, Gabriel Morris Ledeen, Renee Nowak, Christopher Severson, and Mark Woolway.
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LOPC Fall Fest
Join us for live music by Chris Ahlman, arts, crafts, games, cornhole, bounce house, prizes, and free food courtesy of the Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church Foundation from Abel’s Taco Truck and much more. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors. All are welcome!
Sunday, October 16, 2022 11am-1pm, Lafayette-Orinda Presbyterian Church, 49 Knox Drive, Lafayette, CA 94549
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Especially for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
For every Breast Cancer Support quilt purchased this October, Quiltlove will donate 10% of proceeds to Fighting Pretty. Fighting Pretty's mission is to remind women going through cancer that they are strong, beautiful, fierce and amazing. It's a great nonprofit that I've really come to respect (it also scores a 90/100 on Charity Navigator).
Quiltlove is also donating a quilt to the Making Strides, Bay Area, CA walk to support fundraising efforts and will be at the Crissy Field event on 10/16.
Quiltlove quilts are a heartwarming, personal way for groups to wrap loved ones going through breast cancer in their support, particularly when they are isolating due to chemotherapy treatment and missing social connection. Learn more at giveguiltlove.com.
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Great ShakeOut Drill
If you are a HAM or GMRS licensed radio operator, you are invited to participate in the Lamorinda Great ShakeOut drill being conducted on October 20th at 10:20am. The drill is being conducted by Lamorinda Community Emergency Response Team, Moraga-Orinda Fire District, Town of Moraga, City of Orinda, and Lamorinda Area Radio Interest Group to test emergency communications. Specifically being tested is communication equipment, the Zonehaven system, and the CERT texting call out procedure. This will also be a great opportunity to practice radio skills.
An Emergency Operations Center will be set up in Moraga where a net control will be located. At 10:20am, after receiving notification of the exercise drill, Lamorinda residents are encouraged to call in to a GMRS repeater: Moraga channel 121 (20R and CTCSS 77Hz), Orinda channel 122 (21R and CTCSS 77Hz) and Lafayette channel 123 (22R and CTCSS 77Hz) and give their first name, street and city. This information will then be mapped to show which areas have good radio coverage.
For those who can’t participate in the radio net, the ShakeOut is a good opportunity to go over earthquake procedures with your family and to check emergency supplies to make sure you have enough food and water stored as well as a “go bag” in case of evacuation.
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Sunflower Soiree
Sunflower Hill's annual fundraising gala, the Sunflower Soirée, will be held on October 21 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. For more information and to buy tickets and sponsorships, visit www.sunflowerhill.org.
We are happy to share that tickets are sold out! Don't fret, though, you can add your name to the waitlist here and you will be contacted if tickets become available for purchase. Limited sponsorship opportunities remain - click here for more information about associated benefits and sponsor the Soiree today!
Friday October 21, 2022, 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. PDT
Tickets are $150 per person or $1,250 for a table of 10 and include hors d’oeuvres, dinner, beverages, dessert, and entertainment. Learn more and register at
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Your Story Matters
If you were to craft a love letter to your life, what would it say? With whom would you share it? This thought-provoking presentation uses the "Ethical Will" model to help you discover different ways to explore the essence of who you truly are through spoken-word and/or written storytelling. Facilitated by Professional Personal Historian April Bell, founder at Tree of Life Legacies, a storytelling and wisdom-keeping project based in Lafayette, CA. Hosted by Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA. | Oakview 3
Saturday, October 22, 2022 10-10:45 a.m. Live stream info provided upon request: [email protected].
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Bentley School Open House
Saturday, October 22, 2022, 1pm-3pm
Bentley School, Upper School Campus, 1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA
Every fall, Bentley School opens its doors and warmly invites families to attend our Open House to learn more about us. During our Open House, families will hear directly from teachers, administrators, and students about the Bentley School experience. Each Open House includes the opportunity to participate in exciting classroom demonstrations put on by our talented faculty. For instructions on signing up, please visit our website.
Bentley School is a private, independent college-preparatory school with a campus in the Oakland Hills serving grades K-8 and a Lafayette campus serving grades 9-12. For more information about our K-8 Oakland program or 9-12 Lafayette program, families are welcome to email us at [email protected] or call (925) 283-2101.
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Join Evening of Promise Gala to Support Children in Foster Care
October 22, Round Hill Country Club
After two years of hosting a virtual Evening of Promise Gala as a result of the pandemic, Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County is thrilled to return to an in-person event in support of advocacy for children in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems. The gala will be held on October 22nd at the Round Hill Country Club with Dan Ashley, ABC7 News Anchor and CASA board member as the MC. Join CASA for this extraordinarily moving program that tells the CASA story, and connects you with caring individuals as well as dedicated corporate, community and civic leaders.
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Volunteers Needed for New CASA Tutor Program
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Contra Costa County is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports volunteer advocates as a powerful voice for the best interest of abused and neglected children living in foster care during the court process, in order to help every child ultimately thrive in a safe, stable, and permanent home.
As we celebrate our 41st year of serving the children and youth in our community, we are excited to share the launch of our new CASA Tutor Program.
CASA Tutors will provide consistent educational support to children in grades TK-12 who are already working with one of our CASA Volunteer Advocates. They will assist with homework and learning concepts in a supportive, trauma informed environment and help students reach their educational goals, build their confidence, and feel supported as they navigate through their school years.
If you have a background in teaching or tutoring, have approximately 6-12 hours a month to give, and are interested in learning more about the CASA Tutor Program, we invite you to email [email protected] and to join us at an upcoming Informational Session.
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Author Talk: The Personal is Political with Isidra Mencos
When a country is sick, the population shows the symptoms. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at UC Berkeley invites you to join them on Wednesday, October 26, 10:30-11:30 AM, at the Lafayette Library as author Isidra Mencos examines the intersection between politics and private lives at a pivotal time in the history of Spain. Mencos grew up under the Franco dictatorship. She was 17 when Franco died in 1975. The transition to democracy took some years, but the cultural and sexual revolution happened fast. It was a time of hope, but also of political and social conflict. With democracy under threat around the world, Mencos reflects on the impact that authoritarianism has in every aspect of a person’s life, and the decades-long shadow it casts.
Originally from Spain, Mencos has lived in the US since 1992. She holds a PhD in Spanish and Latin American Contemporary Literature from the University of California, Berkeley, where she taught for twelve years. After a 10-year stint in the corporate world, she quit her job in 2016 to focus on writing. Her essays have been widely published in literary journals and general interest magazines, such as Chicago Quarterly Review, Front Porch Journal, The Huffington Post, Wisdom Well, and WIRED. Her piece "My Books and I" was listed as Notable in the Best American Essays Anthology. Her debut memoir Promenade of Desire — A Barcelona Memoir comes out in October 2022. (She Writes Press).
This talk is free and open to all. Proof of vaccination with photo ID required. Masks strongly encouraged.
OLLI @Berkeley is a dynamic learning community with courses, speaker events, intergenerational dialogues, meetups, UC research opportunities & more for learners 50+. Learn about membership at https://olli.berkeley.edu/.
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Day of the Dead Concert and Celebration
Friday, October 28, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette CA 94549
Embrace the wisdom and spirit of Dia de los Muertos as we honor the tradition of connecting to the ancestors that have gone before us. It’s an evening for the whole family filled with music, our favorite Taco Truck, candlelight moments, Calavera face painting, Sangrias, pan de Muerto baking station, and even a take-home booklet for kids. A wonderful way to add some depth to the Halloween season.
Pre Purchase Tickets or Donate - Here
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FAMILY HARVEST FARM VOLUNTEER WORKDAY, OCTOBER 29
Our volunteers are an essential part of keeping Family Harvest Farm growing. The Farm hosts monthly volunteer days that involve planting, weeding, mulching, and other farm activities. No experience needed; just come excited to work outside and have fun!
The day will start off with a tour and orientation followed by getting your hands in the dirt! Lunch is from 12:30-1:00pm and the day wraps up at 2pm.
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East Bay Walk to End Alzheimer's is Only 1 Month Away!
On Saturday, October 29th, the East Bay community will gather at Bishop Ranch to #EndAlz! You can be there too by registering today and joining us in our fight for a world without Alzheimer's and dementia. Visit act.alz.org/eastbay to register yourself and your team. For questions about sponsorship and fundraising, please contact us at [email protected]. We look forward to seeing you there!
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A Brighter Day's 3rd Annual Virtual Gala
Please join us in celebrating a year's worth of achievements and continuing our mission of preventing teen suicide at A Brighter Day's 3rd Annual Virtual Gala on November 10th at 5:30pm. We’ll have an exciting night full of music performances, live speakers, virtual door prizes, a silent and live auction, and much more!
We are actively seeking donations and sponsorships from our community to help support the success of our Virtual Gala this year. We would greatly appreciate any donations no matter the size. If you are interested in donating, please contact our Event Coordinator, Courtney, at [email protected] or (925) 360-0127. https://abrighterday.info
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Hospice East Bay Tree of Lights
Hospice East Bay is proud to be celebrating our 36th annual Tree of Lights! For 36 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 ceremony for Lafayette will be held on Tuesday, November 15, at 5:30pm.
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White Pony Express Star Program
White Pony Express is launching their 3rd annual Star Program with the help of local businesses. This unique holiday program uplifts lives throughout the county during a season where warmth is meant to be shared! Each star is hand decorated and lists a specific item needed by an adult or child experiencing challenges. Your business can display the stars in any creative way you choose. Your clients and friends can select a star and purchase the item listed on the star. White Pony Express will schedule a time to pick up gifts and they will be beautifully wrapped and delivered with love to our neighbors in need. In this way, we can all make the holiday season sparkle a little brighter! To request your Star Program Kit, please contact Mandy at [email protected] or call 925.322.0604 option 4. All of us taking care of all of us! Learn more about WPE at: https://www.whiteponyexpress.org.
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Rotary Club of Lamorinda Sunrise
Feed More People, Waste Less Food, Help The Environment
WHITE PONY EXPRESS REFRIGERATED DELIVERY VAN FUNDRAISER
White Pony Express needs a new delivery van to expand its reach. Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary has already raised nearly 85% of the cost of a new refrigerated delivery van. Your donation will help us reach our $78,000 goal. See WhitePonyExpress.org for more information about their programs.
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Special Announcements from our Nonprofit Chamber Members |
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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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511 Contra Costa
511 Contra Costa is a county-wide program that strives to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality by providing the public with information, resources, and tools that promote mobility options beyond driving alone. To learn more about all the county-wide programs and incentives, please visit https://511contracosta.org.
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Hope Solutions
After-School Program Volunteers Needed: We are looking for volunteers to provide academic and mentoring support for the children in our Pittsburg and Concord after-school programs. 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
If you have any questions about our opportunities for involvement, please contact Sandibel Arnold at [email protected] or call (925) 788-3676.
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:
Learn more about all our career opportunities, by visiting:
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Lafayette Historical Society
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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 [email protected].
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Be Part of the Solution!
Can you spare 2-4 hours every week or two to help Lamorinda older adults age 60+ get to a medical or personal appointment, the grocery store, or to run an errand? The Lamorinda Spirit needs volunteer drivers. Please email Riki at [email protected] or call 925-284-5546 to learn how you can help.
If you know older Lamorinda residents age 60+ or people with disabilities who need transportation to destinations in Lamorinda, Concord, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, please suggest they email [email protected] or call 925-283-3534. We love to help older adults get out and about; and we love to say, “YES” to ride requests!
Paid Positions: If have a good driving record and enjoy talking to people, you may find a good fit as the paid ($21 an hour) Lafayette Downtown Shuttle Driver, driving a downtown loop for four hours on 1-3 days a week. We are also in search of a second Dispatcher to take ride reservations 1-2 afternoons a week, communicate with passengers and drivers, and determine the route. This position pays $21 an hour and requires moderate knowledge of Excel, map programs, and email. For more hours, these positions can be combined. Please email Riki at [email protected] or call 925-284-5546 to learn more!
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Check the Time from 4 to 9: Simple Energy-Smart Pro Tips
Save Money and Use Renewable Power
When the weather gets hot, do you notice your energy use and bill rising too? You can lower your electric bill and use cleaner energy by remembering one simple thing:
CHECK THE TIME FROM 4 TO 9. That’s when rates are more expensive and also when more fossil fuels are on the grid.
JOIN US — along with many of your neighbors — by adopting the following hacks that lead to more green, both in your pocket and in our clean energy future. You’ll help prevent polluting fossil fuel power plants from firing up and causing serious health problems to those who live near them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=okuYUrEynNo
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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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SHELTER, Inc.
Looking for meaningful, full-time, hybrid work with generous benefits? Look over our open positions: from program and facility managers, grant writers, case manager, employment specialist, and housing navigator and more. Take a look at: Careers - Shelter Inc.
SHELTER, Inc. Wins East Bay Times Share the Spirit Award
SHELTER, Inc. is the winner of East Bay Times “Share the Spirit Award 2022,” telling the story of positive community work where it's needed most. An accompanying grant will help support shelter operations, supplies and participant needs. They will highlight our clients’ experiences and SHELTER, Inc’s impact on their lives. The Share the Spirit website launches late November, and stories will appear in print starting Thanksgiving Day through New Year's Day.
Help over 300 Low-Income Families Celebrate Thanksgiving
Options to help by Nov. 11: drop off bags containing non-perishable items for the Thanksgiving Food Drive to SHELTER, Inc. – OR - contribute pre-assembled food boxes. (SHELTER, Inc. will provide boxes or you can use clear bins with a lid.) Learn more here.
Please go to: Sign up Genius to sign up for the number of households you will contribute food for, and click the link on that page to pick up empty boxes and drop off assembled boxes. For questions contact [email protected]
Grocery or Turkey Gift cards ($25) to local grocery stores are welcome; mail to the address below. Please no fresh or frozen turkeys. We are unable to accept any perishable items.
SHELTER, Inc., 1333 Willow Pass Rd., Ste. 206, Concord, CA 94520
A SHELTER, Inc. Success Story - Meet Tiffany
Tiffany came to SHELTER, Inc. in April of 2022 with her partner, and their two children, 11 and 12-years-old. They had become homeless and lost their housing and car during the school year due to low wages and rising costs. There was no family or support network they could turn to, and they had been living in shelters or paying for motels for six months. Struggling to get by, and make sure her children went to school on public transportation, she knew she needed help, and didn’t know where to turn. With the assistance of SHELTER, Inc., she was able to move her family into a new unit in July of 2022. With the stress of homelessness lifted, and continuing guidance from her case manager, she was able to start a new job, and save enough to buy a vehicle. She is determined to maintain a stable, secure life for her family, happy to have a place they can call home, and grateful for SHELTER Inc.’s assistance.
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TRINITY CENTER RECEIVES LOVE FROM LAFAYETTE
September brings subtle and not so subtle shifts in our weather, in our routines, in our mindsets, and in our priorities. At Lafayette’s St Anselm’s Episcopal Church, September, for many years, has been the month that they observe the turning of the leaves while they turn their energies toward planning their annual Harvest Festival for the benefit of Trinity Center. The leaders and congregation of St Anselm’s have adopted Trinity Center and have made the mission and vision of Trinity Center their own.
Harvest Festival shifted during Covid from a true festival filled with fun, food, and friends who gathered to raise support for Trinity Center, to a virtual fundraising and awareness campaign. This year, you are invited to join in as we add the fun back in to our fundraising campaign. Stay tuned for details! See more about Harvest Festival here.
Trinity Center is grateful for the many ways we have received compassionate support from Lafayette. Homelessness is a devastation that impacts all of us. Trinity Center is determined to keep doorways to opportunity open for our unsheltered neighbors who seek housing, employment, increased income, education, wellness, and community connection.
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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.
📷 Recent donation to UCSF Walnut Creek campus.
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Quick Links to Lafayette Chamber Resources
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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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