News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber | | Sign Up Now for the Lafayette Res Run for Education on October 19th! | | |
The Res Run Countdown Continues!
🎉 Congrats to Burton Valley Elementary! They squeaked out a win in our Early Bird Registration Contest, which closed on September 30th. 🏆👏
But don’t hang up your running shoes yet, as two contests remain, each worth an additional $500:
- 🏅 Most Improved: which school will grow the most before race day?
- 🏆 Most Overall Participants: who will claim the 2025 bragging rights on the 19th?
Every new registration counts toward your school’s improvement percentage and fundraising goal.
Can’t make it on race day? You can still be part of the fun! 🏃♀️💙
- Sponsor a teacher or neighbor and help them cross the finish line for our schools.
- Run virtually from wherever you are. Every step (and every registration) still counts!
- Cheer from the sidelines and show your support in spirit.
There’s a way for everyone to participate - near or far - and make a difference for your schools!
📣 Rally Time!!!
Whether we have 1,500 or 2,500 runners, the course is set, the costs are fixed, the streets are ready, and our community is showing up strong. Let’s make this year’s ResRun one to remember - and one that gives back big to our schools.
👉 Register Now HERE— every runner makes a difference!
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Lafayette Business Women
Lafayette Business Women will be meet on Wednesday, October 8 from 8:45am-10:00am at ColdWaterCreek Outfitters. Coffee and pastries provided by Abe's Cafe.
Registration required HERE!
No cost for Lafayette Chamber members. Guests are welcome to attend the first meeting for free and then can join the Lafayette Chamber or pay the $20 guest fee during registration.
Lafayette Business Women is Co-Chaired by Carine Camara, CARRINNA and Katie Santos, Consulting-Fitness HR.
Photo from July Retail event at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters.
| | Welcome Our New Chamber Members | | |
The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! Please visit their websites to learn more!
InVibeWell Holistic Wellness
Robin Persinger
📞619-417-1503
📍914 Dewing Avenue, Suite B, Lafayette, CA
🌐https://www.invibewell.com
Eastern Medical Dr., Acupuncturist and Holistic Wellness practitioner for over 20 years.
Serving as an Integrative healthcare advocate, Robin offers acupuncture, facial rejuvenation, microneedling, and nutrition/supplement plans, helping patients find restorative solutions to their health care concerns.
Categories: Health & Wellness, Healthcare & Medical
SB Global Families
Sarah Bruschi
📞925-768-6358
📍Lafayette, CA
🌐www.sarahbruschi.com
SB Global Families helps families prepare kids for global leadership by mastering Algebra 1, Geometry, and English before high school. Membership ensures academic readiness, confidence, and future opportunities through proven pathways, expert guidance, and a supportive guide.
Categories: Youth & Education, Arts, Culture, & Entertainment
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Thank You to Our Renewing Chamber Members | | |
Celebrating 15 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Monument Crisis Center is a family resource center serving low-income families, youth, seniors, and individuals in Contra Costa County and beyond through safety net programs. Since 2003, Monument Crisis Center has ensured that all in need receive the resources, food, mentoring, education, and camaraderie to thrive. Donations contribute to Monument Crisis Center’s Six Core Programs: Food Distribution, Health & Wellness, Resource & Referral, Senior Moments, Youth Enrichment, and Community Engagement & Workforce Development. Our newly expanded food pantry warehouse will be under construction until March 2026 and will double food pantry capacity and further efforts to end hunger in the community.
📷Alexa Gambero and Karla Tinajero Salazar
📞(925) 825-7751
📍1990 Market Street, Concord, CA 94520
🌐https://monumentcrisiscenter.org
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Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network
On October 2, the Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network met for a valuable conversation on Giving Tuesday and the End of Year campaign.
Special thanks to:
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Host: Creekside Commons
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Co-chairs: Joseline Annan and Alan Koenigsberg
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Panelists: Kim Castaneda, Vice President of Development and Communications, Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano; Libby Eppinga, Director of Donor Support, Cancer Support Community; and Andy Dunn, Senior Development Manager, Cancer Support Community
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Table Hosts: Storytelling Experience - Mary Wilder, MW Design Strategy; Business Strategy - Alex Teece, Alex Teece Consulting; Estate Planning & Planned Giving - Yuki Ku, Roots and Wings Legal; Utilizing Tech - Alan Koenigsberg, Nonprofit Consultant & Executive Director, Westside Church
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Lamorinda Village Sip and Savor Event
Congratulations Lamorinda Village on a hugely successful Sip and Savor event on October 3 at the Lafayette Community Center! Many thanks to all the Lafayette Chamber businesses who supported the cause!
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Denim and Diamonds
Congratulations to the Community Foundation of Lafayette for a spectacular fundraising event on Saturday evening, October 4! Special thanks to all the Chamber members who sponsored, supported and attended the event!
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Lamorinda Strong Beauty Biohacking Event
Lamorinda Strong’s Beauty Biohacking event on Saturday, October 4 brought together fellow Chamber members for a morning of information and collaboration! Thank you to all to supported and attended the event!
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Lafayette Business Women at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
Wednesday, October 8, 8:45am-10:00am
Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, October 15, 8:15am-9:30am
Ribbon Cutting at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
Wednesday, October 15, 4:00pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Abio Properties
Thursday, October 16, 5:30pm-7:00pm
Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 19, 7:30am-10:30am
Ribbon Cutting at Big Woof Pets
Thursday, October 23, 11am
"Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell
Friday, October 24, 8am
Trick or Treat Street
Friday, October 24, 4pm-6pm
Witch Way to Mocktails
Saturday, October 25, 2025 11am-3pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit & Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - September 2025)
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Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street
Registration is now open to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses for Trick or Treat Street 2025!
Event date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
For a fun, safe, FREE Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday, October 24, 2025. Start and finish anywhere on the map! Recommended for children 9 and under. Come in costume and bring your Trick-or-Treat bag.
Find fun family-friendly events in the Plaza and stay in town for dinner - find local restaurants HERE!
All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster.” Chamber Members can join by filling out the form HERE.
| | MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS & EVENTS | | |
Ultherapy Pop-Up Event
Skin Soup and Zand Dermatology are hosting an event on October 8th to share more information about this FDA-cleared, non-surgical treatment to lift & tighten the face, eyes, jawline, and neck without downtime.
963 Moraga Road, Lafayette
Contact Skin Soup directly to reserve your spot!
925-385-0851
www.skinsoup.com
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Lafayette Homeowners Council
Annual Meeting is at 7:00pm on October 7th
COME & HEAR MAYOR SUSAN CANDELL discuss what Lafayette is doing about housing, growth, downtown development and other issues.
City Manager Niroop Srivatsa will join the Mayor to field questions and address your concerns.
WHERE: LAFAYETTE VETERANS MEMORIAL CENTER
3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. , Lafayette (easy parking)
www.LafayetteHomeownersCouncil.org
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
- Community Meeting on Connecting Lafayette: Downtown Pathways and Schools Safety Project
- Share Your Expertise While Helping to Shape the Future of Our Community
- We’re Now Showcasing Lafayette Artists on Instagram!
- What’s Happening with the EBMUD Tower?
- Lafayette Senior Services Hosting Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday Morning
- Lunchtime Poetry Event Next Tuesday
- Ongoing Roadwork Advisories
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications: Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications. Also, find out how to follow the City of Lafayette on social media at https://www.lovelafayette.org/connect.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
October 3, 2025, Weekly Update
Sign up for Weekly Updates here.
- San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District: introduced new training center
- Cancer Support Community: hosted their 35th Anniversary Gala on September 28
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Annual Lid Flips: during the week of November 10, you may see inspectors auditing proper sorting of organics, recycling, and landfill
- Illegal Dumping Task Force: new organization established to reduce county dumping
- Annual Veteran Community Builder Event: the Eastbay Veteran Community Partnership (VCP) will host its 2nd Annual Veteran Community Builder event on Thursday, October 9, at Joybound People & Pets
- Secured Property Tax Bills: being mailed out for payment
- Remembering Our Heroes: November 4th
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Highlight Your Chamber Membership!
Showcase your Lafayette Chamber membership on your website or marketing materials with the official Chamber logo! Simply email your request to info@lafayettechamber.org.
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