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March 2, 2026

Lafayette Business Women at CrossWater Creek Outfitters

Lafayette Business Women will meet on March 11, 2026 from 8:45-10:00am at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters, located at 3574 Mt Diablo Blvd. Ste A., Lafayette.

This affinity group encourages local women-led businesses to share experiences and knowledge while networking and collaborating.

👉 Registration required HERE.

Guests are welcome to attend their first meeting for free and then may join the Lafayette Chamber or pay a $20 guest fee per event.

Thanks to CrossWaterCreek Outfitters for hosting, Treehouse Wealth Advisors for providing refreshments, and Co-chairs, Carine Camara, CARRINNA and Katie Santos, Fitness HR for leading the group.

Sponsorship opportunities are available HERE for future events. 

📷 Click on photo above to see more images from the October 25 meeting at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters. View photos of prior meetings HERE.

“Coffee” with the City of Lafayette Mayor and Vice Mayor

Last month, the Lafayette City Council set its top priorities for the year ahead. These priorities will help shape the City of Lafayette’s plan and budget beginning July 1.

Join Mayor Carl Anduri and Vice Mayor John McCormick for an update on what the Council prioritized, and why, followed by live Q&A.

We’ll cover:

• Wildfire preparedness: Reducing fire risk, strengthening evacuation planning, and improving coordination with regional partners like ConFire.
• Mt. Diablo Blvd. and downtown improvements: Improving traffic flow, parking strategy, and safer pedestrian and bike access to better connect residents and visitors with our downtown businesses.
• Future of our recreation facilities: Evaluating options for the aging Community Center, addressing our athletic field shortage, and identifying financially sustainable solutions.

These priorities have real implications for residents and our local business community. This is an opportunity to hear directly from City leadership and ask questions about what’s ahead.

❓ Questions may be submitted in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org or asked live during the Zoom session.

👉 Register here: www.lafayettechamber.org/coffee

Join Us for the Citizen of the Year Dinner Honoring Carol Singer

The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce longtime resident and civic leader Carol Singer as the 2026 Citizen of the Year (COY), honoring more than 50 years of dedicated service to the community. A deeply influential volunteer, Carol has played a pivotal role in shaping Lafayette’s parks, trails, and long-term planning, including four decades on the Parks, Trails, and Recreation Commission and service on every major planning committee guiding the city’s development.

Beyond her leadership in parks and planning, Carol has been a champion of civic engagement through her work with the Lafayette Homeowners Association, Friends of the Lafayette Library, the Age-Friendly Action Plan, and decades of involvement in local campaigns. Known for her thoughtful, research-driven approach and respectful collaboration, Carol’s impact is felt across the city.

The community will celebrate her remarkable legacy at the Citizen of the Year Dinner on March 19 at 6pm at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa.

👉 Learn more about COY HERE and register for the dinner below.

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Welcome to Our New Chamber Members

Compass - Justin Bundy | Realtor | Broker Associate  

Justin Bundy

📍 Lafayette

🌐 www.justinbundy.com

24+ Years of Real Estate Experience.

4 Generations of Family Locally.

Serving Lamorinda, Walnut Creek and the greater East Bay Area. 

Whether you are a first-time homebuyer or selling a luxury estate, Justin Bundy offers the area expertise and market insights needed for a competitive edge. Trust Justin Bundy, a top-rated REALTOR® and local resident, to guide your next move.

Thank You to Our Renewing Premier Members

The following Premier Members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership from 2/23-3/1:

• Douglah Designs, Premier Member since 2014, member since 1999 
• Mechanics Bank, Premier Member since 2014, member since 2008

Thank You to Our Renewing Members

The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership from 2/23-3/1.

• Assistance League Thrift Shop, member since 1984
• Bay Area Crisis Nursery, member since 2021
• Contra Costa Association of REALTORS, member since 2021
• Contra Costa County Supervisor Candace Andersen, member since 2015
• Contra Costa Jewish Day School, member since 2012
• Diablo Rapid Print, Inc., member since 1994
• Greet Lafayette; BeLocal Lamorinda & Diablo, The N2 Co, member since 2017
• Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE), member since 1984
• Lafayette United Methodist Church, member since 1957
• Lamorinda Construction & Consulting, member since 2012
• Neighborly Senior Placement, member since 2024
• Pledge to Humanity, member since 2024
• Pure Funding, LLC, member since 2024
• Rivulet Chiropractic, member since 2014
• Roam Artisan Burgers, member since 2014
• Ruth Bancroft Garden & Nursery, member since 2022
• Roam Artisan Burgers, member since 2021
• The Forge Wood-Fired Pizza Truck, member since 2021
• The Fourth Bore Tap Room and Grill, member since 2021
• United Constructors, Inc., member since 2015

Member Anniversaries

Lamorinda Pediatrics Celebrating 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!

For more than 60 years, Lamorinda Pediatrics’ mission has been to provide compassionate, consistent pediatric care to infants, children, and adolescents in the community. The practice is committed to building lasting relationships with families—recognizing that continuity of care plays a vital role in a child’s lifelong health.

By serving as a trusted medical home, Lamorinda Pediatrics strives to support families through every stage of childhood with expertise, partnership, and respect. It is an honor for the team to walk alongside families as they grow, and they are grateful for the trust placed in them to help navigate the joys and challenges of raising healthy children.

📷 Lamorinda Pediatrics

📞 925-284-1800

📍 930 Dewing Ave., Lafayette, CA

🌐 www.lamorindapeds.com 

Upright Engineering - Celebrating 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!  

Upright Engineering is a family-run civil and structural engineering firm proudly rooted in Lafayette. The firm has had the privilege of serving homeowners, architects, contractors, developers, and public agencies across the greater East Bay for the past 10 years.

They provide engineering services for residential and commercial projects, including remodels and additions, new construction, ADUs, lot splits, subdivisions, grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility plans. The team works closely with clients from design through construction to keep projects moving smoothly, on schedule, and within budget. 

Being a member of the Chamber for the last five years has allowed Upright Engineering to build meaningful relationships within the community. The most rewarding part of the firm’s work is helping homeowners bring their goals and visions to life. They are grateful for the support they’ve received over the years and look forward to continuing to collaborate with local partners for years to come! 

Learn more about Upright Engineering’s services and how they can support your next project by visiting www.upcivil.com. 

📷 The Upright Engineering Team 

📞 925-275-5304 

📍 3705 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite B, Lafayette

🌐 www.upcivil.com 

The UPS Store - Celebrating 40 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!  

The UPS Store of Lafayette is proud to serve the community with dependable packing, shipping, printing, notary, livescan, passport, mailbox services, and more!

As a locally owned and operated business, its goal has always been simple: to make life easier for its neighbors, whether they’re sending something across town or across the world. 

Being part of the Lafayette Chamber has been an incredible way to stay connected with the community and fellow business owners. From local events to everyday interactions, they are grateful for the relationships, support, and sense of community that make Lafayette such a special place to do business. 

📷 Arun Nayar (Owner) & Amibe Real (Asst. Manager) 

📞 (925) 284-1377 

📍 3527 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette

🌐 Visit their website to learn more HERE. 

2026 Best of the East Bay - Voting & Marketing Toolkit

Cast Your Ballots & Support the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival & Res Run for Education!

Voting is now open for Diablo Magazine’s 2026 Best of the East Bay with more than 180 categories celebrating the people, places, and businesses that make our community special. Cast your ballot for your favorite businesses by March 31! If you vote in at least 20 categories, you are entered for a chance to win a $200 gift card. See last year's winners HERE.

Support the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and Lafayette Res Run for Education! Vote for these beloved community events below to ensure they get the recognition they deserve. Encourage friends, family, and customers to show their support!

Marketing Toolkit for Members

Have your business ready for the 2026 Best of the East Bay by utilizing their marketing tools and tips.

• Email: Include a link to the ballot in an email or newsletter.
• Social: Use the graphics created to promote on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
• In Person: Use the flyer to make a sign to post inside your store to encourage customers to vote for your business.

👉 Download the Marketing Tool Kit HERE.

Lafayette Young Professionals Meeting on February 26

Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals (YoPros) met on February 26 at Papillon Gourmet Coffees to network and review 2026 goals. We had great participation and lively conversations!

Special thanks to Papillon for hosting, and to Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals Chair, Carolyne Charvoz, Girls Just Gotta Have Funds, for leading the group.

📷 Click on photo above to see more images from last week's event. View photos of prior meetings HERE.

Lafayette Community Events Calendar

Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - February/March 2026)

Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - February/March 2026)

Members: Want to feature your events on the Chamber’s event calendar? You can add them yourself. We typically approve submissions within one business day.

1. Go to the Community & Member Events Calendar HERE.
2. Click "Add Community Event," fill out the form, and submit.

Parcel Tax Measure Public Hearing

The Governing Board of the Lafayette School District will hold a public hearing on March 3 on a proposal for the District to submit a parcel tax measure to the District’s voters at the statewide election to be held on June 2.

The proposal asks the voters for approval to levy a qualified special tax (parcel tax) on all taxable, non-exempt real property within the District. This would replace and increase the existing Measure L parcel tax in order to raise funds to support critical educational programs and services in the Lafayette schools. The Board will consider taking final action on the proposal at this meeting.

Contact Melissa P. Dodd, Chief Business Official, at (925) 927-3504 or mdodd@lafsd.org for more information.

📅 March 3 at 4pm

📍 Stanley Middle School Library - 3455 School Street, Lafayette

23rd Annual High School Visual Arts Competition Reception

The 23rd Annual High School Visual Arts Competition (VAC) Reception will be held on Thursday, March 19, 2026, from 7-8:30 pm at the Orinda Library, located at 26 Orinda Way, Orinda.

The High School Visual Arts Competition, brought to you by Bentley School, the Lamorinda Arts Council, and the Lamorinda Arts Alliance, celebrates the creative talents of local students in four categories: 2D Art, 3D Art, Photography and Digital Art. Submissions are open to high school students who live in or attend school in Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, or any school within the Acalanes Union High School District. 

The competition includes cash awards, merit certificates, an in-person exhibit in the Art Gallery at the Orinda Library, and an online public exhibit hosted on the Lamorinda Arts Council website. The March 19 reception is free and open to the public.

👉 See more information HERE.

An Evening with Temple Grandin

You're invited to a rare, inspiring event featuring Dr. Temple Grandin at the Orinda Theatre. This special evening is part of Elevate Every Voice, brought to you by Las Trampas, the leading program in the East Bay dedicated to empowering adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Dr. Grandin is a world-renowned scientist and autism advocate whose work has transformed global understanding of neurodiversity and demonstrated what's possible when we build with empathy and insight. 

📅 Friday, March 27 at 7pm

📍 Orinda Theater - 4 Orinda Theatre Square #3308, Orinda

🎟️ Purchase tickets HERE.

City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup

The Weekly Roundup, February 27, 2026 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA

The most recent updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa are included below. Click above for more information and all links.

• City Council sets top priorities
• Next steps for downtown Parking Management Study
• Learn insights about the Lafayette Police Department
• Public Art Committee update
• Spring Break Camps for little artists and athletes!
• Now hiring: After School Program leaders and camp counselors

➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, how to follow the City on social media, and Lafayette’s publications HERE.

Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update

February 27, 2026 Weekly Update

Sign up for weekly updates HERE.

• Cesar Chavez Commemorative Celebration on March 31
• Daytime full closures of Stone Valley Road on-ramp to southbound 680 in Alamo, now through March 27, Monday-Friday, 10am to 6pm
• Contra Costa County Public Works to perform tree removal work along Danville Boulevard March 2-6 between 9am-4pm
• Lafayette Reservoir seismic tower upgrade
• Contra Costa Nonprofit Board & Community Partnership Fair
• Free Civic Engagement Workshop series
• Volunteers needed for annual "Lend a Hand Day"
• Free virtual home & worm composting workshops
• Update on Blackhawk Plaza
• Digital resource highlight from Contra Costa Library

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