News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber | | |
Ribbon Cutting at ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health Aesthetics
Tuesday, June 10, 3pm-4pm
Rock The Plaza Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June 13, 20, 27, 6pm-8pm
Lafayette Business Women at St. Perpetua
Wednesday, June 11, 2025, 8:45am-10:00am
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at The Lafayette Scoop
Wednesday, June 18, 8:15am - 9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Town Hall Theatre
Thursday, July 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lafayette Chamber Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5pm-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Chamber Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue June 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue May-June 2025)
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Ribbon Cutting at ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health Aesthetics!
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health Aesthetics.
They will cut the ribbon at 3:15pm SHARP.
Register below for a reminder!
Tuesday, June 10, 3pm - 4pm
ArtistryMK and R&H Rejuvenation and Health Aesthetics, 1080 Carol Lane, Suite 108, Lafayette
| | WELCOME OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Belmont Hardware
1279 Boulevard Way, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
Ron Routhier, https://belmonthardware.com
Established in 1938, family-owned Belmont Hardware is the premier source for fine decorative plumbing, hardware & home décor.
Categories: Shopping & Specialty Retail, Home
Big Woof Pets
3539 Plaza Way, Lafayette, CA 94549
Deanna Barbagiovanni, www.bigwoofpets.com
We’re a modern pet boutique and grooming spa focused on wellness from nose to tail—offering fear-free grooming, thoughtfully sourced food and treats, natural supplements, and eco-friendly gear.
Categories: Shopping & Specialty Retail, Pets & Veterinary
Brave Directions
Cari Jacobs-Crovetto, www.bravedirections.com
Cari Jacobs-Crovetto founded Brave Directions for people who are obsessed with self-growth, and who understand that inner growth equals out impact. Brave Directions offers meditation classes and retreats, executive and life coaching and organization facilitation, workshops & training.
Categories: Business & Professional Services, Health & Wellness
Joy in Motion
1545 School Street, Moraga, CA 94556
Justin Cole, www.joyinmotiondance.org
Joy in Motion is a non-profit dance organization expanding access to the art form of dance through education and entertainment. We encourage everyone to fuse dance into their lives, modeling dance as a celebration of life that can be shared.
Categories: Arts, Culture, & Entertainment, Fitness, Sports & Recreation, Youth & Education, Non-Profit Organizations
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Primp Salon Celebrates 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Established in 2009 and located near downtown Lafayette, Primp Salon is a comfortable and contemporary hair salon. Their team of independent stylists provide a friendly, personalized experience for each client.
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Global Running Day
Along with Sports Basement, Lafayette Chamber staff members, Holly and Tess, celebrated Global Running Day on Wednesday, June 4 in Walnut Creek. Over 100 runners from 5 different run clubs met to run, snack, socialize and learn about the upcoming Lafayette Res Run for Education on Sunday, October 19.
📷 View more photos here.
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Mix, Mingle & Market Yourself!
Join fellow Lafayette Chamber members for an evening of networking, community connection, and local business discovery. This is your chance to build visibility, make new contacts, and showcase your organization in a casual, social setting.
Lafayette Chamber Mixer & Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 | 5:00pm – 7:00pm
REGISTER HERE
Hosted at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center, 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, CA.
Free for Chamber Members | $20 Guest Fee (Non-Members)
Featuring local wines by Deer Hill Vineyards, Los Arabis Vineyards and Raisin d'Etre Vineyards at the no-host bar. Complementary non-alcoholic beverages from Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling.
Event sponsored by Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County.
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All Ages Recreation Downtown Presents Art Market in the Parklet
Artisan Fair, Lawn Games, Food, Treats, Crafts & Activities.
Free admission for all ages.
Each Sundays through Aug. 17, 11am-5pm, 3501 Golden Gate Way
Artists, Food Trucks, Treats Vendors, please use form on allagesplay.org to participate, or use this link.
This 14 Summer Sundays event series focused on local artisans, fun, food, and funds for downtown parks is made possible thanks to many generous donors, and the support of:
All Ages Recreation Downtown is a 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(2) public benefit nonprofit dedicated to bringing all ages and all abilities parks and recreation programs to downtown Lafayette, CA. TX ID # 93-2021276
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Pacific Gas & Electric
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is hosting an interactive webinar for customers in Contra Costa County on Tuesday, June 10 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. to share more about what we are doing to reduce wildfire risk and make our system safer.
During the meeting, we’ll share the latest updates on local wildfire safety work and provide community resources available to keep customers safe. This is also an opportunity for agency partners to ask questions, share feedback and connect with their local PG&E leaders, including Regional Vice President, Jake Zigelman.
PG&E Wildfire Safety Webinar for Contra Costa County
Tuesday, June 10, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Click this link to join the webinar: https://bit.ly/4jFPWsm
Call: +1 800-857-3793, Conference ID: 2511537#
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A Summer Sip & Social with Greet Lafayette🍹
☀️ Swing by for a laid-back evening with Greet Lafayette — where the tequila’s tasty, the apps are on the house, and the conversations are lively.
📅 Wednesday, June 18
🕔 5:00–7:00 p.m.
📍 Barrel Shoppe | 3430 Mt. Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
We’re pouring select tequilas, dishing out delicious small plates from Rancho Cantina, and creating a space for genuine conversations with your fellow Lafayette locals.
Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or just looking to mix things up, this is your chance to connect, unwind, and toast to community. 🥂
Spots are limited, so RSVP now to claim yours! Lafayette residents and area business owners welcome—limit two per household or business.
🚨Registration is required for this private event. Enter password SUMMERGREET to view invitation and RSVP.
🚨 Attend and enter to win a FREE Marketing Starter Package – includes Social Marketing, Technical, and Photo sessions, and an Ad in Greet Lafayette (total value: $1,695)
Have questions? Reach out to Christine Raymond at Christine.Raymond@n2co.com or 831-295-7676.
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Networking Lunch
Lunch just got a whole lot more interesting!
Join Greet Lafayette for their June Networking Lunch—where movers, shakers, and idea-makers come together over great food and even better conversations. 🍽️💬
📅 Wednesday, June 25 11:30 AM
📍 Lafayette Public House, 50 Lafayette Circle
This isn’t just another midday meetup—it’s your chance to connect with fellow professionals, share insights, and fuel fresh collaborations in a relaxed, welcoming setting. And yes, the food is as good as the conversation.
Bring a friend. Bring your business cards. Most importantly—bring your curiosity and appetite for connection.
🎟️ Spots are limited—RSVP now! Everyone covers their own meal, but the networking... Priceless. 💼
🔗 Stay in the loop: greetlafayette.com/events - We can’t wait to see you there! 🎉
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Rebekah Dani Coaching & Consulting
Are you running a business that’s profitable on paper—but exhausting in practice? From Self-Employed to CEO is a 6-week transformational coaching experience designed to help high-achieving service providers and professionals build a scalable business that reflects their mission, not just their ambition.
Led by Business Strategist and Mindset Coach Rebekah Dani, this program blends proven business systems with aligned leadership strategies to help you shift from doing it all yourself to operating as a confident CEO, with clarity, structure, and sustainability.
Whether you’re stuck at a growth plateau or scaling too quickly to keep up, this program gives you the tools to:
• Create a business model that generates consistent revenue without sacrificing your time or well-being
• Build systems that support growth and ease
• Step into your next level of leadership with less burnout and more freedom
Perfect for consultants, coaches, creatives, and service providers who are ready to scale with intention.
Lafayette Chamber Members will receive a special $500 off!
Spots are limited. Join the waitlist and be the first to know when enrollment opens at https://store.rebekahdani.com/from-self-employed-to-ceo.
Monday, July 7 - Wednesday, August 13
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Tudorka Tots
Join Tudorka Tots for an Open House!
Tudorka Tots is a nurturing play-based learning academy incorporating STEAM curriculum and they're excited to welcome families to their upcoming Open House on:
Saturday, July 19, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
1689 School Street, Moraga, CA
Discover how they inspire creativity, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning in children ages from 18 months – age 5. Meet their dedicated teachers, explore their classrooms, and learn about their unique approach to early education.
Register for your school year 2025 Fall and 2026 enrollment is open.
RSVP: moraga.tudorka@gmail.com
Website: www.tudorkatots.com
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Postino
Save The Date! Monday, August 18, 2025
Join Postino for their Annual Golf Tournament at Oakhurst Country Club to help raise money for The American Cancer Society.
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• Click Here for their Sponsorship Package and Registration Information
• Click Here to read their Save The Date Flyer
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County Connection: Youth Ride Free
Youth Ride Free, Summer Pilot Program
Regional summer travel just got a whole lot better for area youth in central Contra Costa County! County Connection is excited to announce our new Youth Ride Free Summer pilot program—offering fare-free rides on all bus routes for young people up to 18 years of age through July 31.
Young riders can hop on any County Connection bus without needing to fill out an application or get a special pass. It’s easy! Just get on and go!
Goals of the Youth Ride Free Program
Throughout June and July 2025, our Youth Ride Free initiative aims to:
- Enhance Mobility: Enable young people to move around freely and confidently.
- Access Vital Resources: Ensure area youth can visit libraries, parks, shopping centers, and explore summer job opportunities.
- Reduce Social Isolation: Foster connections among peers and encourage greater transit literacy.
- Understand Travel Patterns: Help County Connection gain insights into youth travel habits to better serve our community.
While previous programs like the Summer Youth Pass (now discontinued) and Pass2Class have provided incentives for youth to ride transit, our youth ridership trends have not shown much growth, suggesting a need for a change in strategy. The Youth Ride Free pilot program is designed to revitalize youth engagement with public transit.
Remove Barriers, Roll Out the Welcome Mat
The Youth Ride Free pilot encourages County Connection to think outside the box and examine the needs of younger riders. By removing the need for applications and passes–what some may deem as obstacles–they are opening their doors and welcome any youth (18 and under) to give their bus service a try. Fees? Gone. Show an ID? Not necessary. Fill out an application? Nope! No catch. They hope to see you on board this summer! Learn more here.
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📌 Trinity Center Seeks Their Next Executive Director. View Job Details.
📌 They're busy at Harper Greer, thanks to you!!! So they're putting this out there:
"We're hiring! Part Time Positions for "style therapists" 2-3 days a week. Generous Hourly + Generous Clothing Discount No Commissions!
RSVP info@harpergreer.com"
| | CAMPS, SCHOOLS & KIDS’ ACTIVITIES! | | |
Sizzling Latin
Kids/ Teens' Summer Latin Dance Camp Enrollment is Open at Sizzling Latin:
June Pop Corn Camp Fee: $304/child for 16 classes, or $25/drop in/class.
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June 25: 4:00–8:00 PM (6 classes)
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June 27: 4:00–7:00 PM (4 classes)
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June 28: 1:45–6:15 PM (6 classes)
July Champion Camp
Fee: $304/child for 16 classes or $25/drop in/class.
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June 29: 9:30 AM–2:00 PM (6 classes)
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June 30: 4:00–7:00 PM (4 classes)
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July 2: 4:00–8:00 PM (6 classes)
Both Camps 6 days: $599.
REGISTER HERE!
Each camp is structured to separate, beginner, and advanced students, so every child receives the right level of challenge and personal attention. Whether your child is just starting out or already dancing at a higher level, they’ll get exactly what they need to grow. They focus on perfecting the basics, posture, confidence, musicality, and people skills, all while having a BLAST with dance games, hula hoops, jump ropes, and more
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🍿 Popcorn Camp (first three days): Fun, energetic, and full of flavor – yes, they’ll have popcorn during snack breaks!
🏆 Champion Camp (last three days): Builds on Popcorn Camp, but also great as a standalone. More challenges, more technique, more confidence!
💪 Conditioning, stretching (bring a mat, stretch band, and rocket/tennis ball), and special exercises are included to boost strength, flexibility, and control – kids please continue these exercises after camp too!
No partner is needed. Everyone will get a chance to shine, solo and with others. All levels and ages 5+ are welcome. Their goal is to make every dancer stand out – it’s why their students are often the ones everyone wants to dance with!
🎯 Spots are limited to 12 kids – secure yours now by clicking here to register!
| | Check out opportunities from these fellow Lafayette Chamber members. Have a program to add? Email us at info@lafayettechamber.org. | | |
Contra Costa County
Are You Registered to Do Business in Contra Costa County?
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors has set a goal of awarding at least 50% of eligible product and service dollars to small businesses through the Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Program. The following businesses are part of the SBE Program: small, disabled veteran, disadvantaged, local, women, and minority businesses. The County has developed a guide in multiple languages and a short video that provides an overview of how to register to do business with the County and view formal solicitations. To learn more about business opportunities in Contra Costa County, use the QR code shown or visit the Purchasing Services website at www.contracosta.ca.gov/purchasing.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
June 6, 2025, Weekly Update
➡ Juneteenth Celebrations Around Contra Costa County
➡ Celebrating PRIDE
➡ Contra Costa County Library's Summer Reading 2025 is Here!
➡ John Muir Health Outpatient Center Opens at Bishop Ranch
➡ Youth Ride Free, Summer Pilot Program
➡ Contra Costa County Community Warning System
➡ CalFresh Rolls Out SUN Bucks
➡ Rock the Plaza Concert Series in Lafayette!
➡ Orinda Association 4th of July Parade & Carnival
➡ Contra Costa County Library HeritageQuest Now Available
➡ Sinkhole Repair Work on Taylor Boulevard
➡ Contra Costa County Area Agency on Aging Focus Group Thursday, June 26th, 2025
➡ STAND! is here to listen. Call our 24/7 confidential crisis line 1-888-215-5555
➡ Contra Costa County Probation Seeks Two At-Large Youth Applicants for Juvenile Justice Coordinating Council
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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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