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August Affinity Groups
Lafayette Chamber Health & Wellness Alliance at Oakwood Athletic Club
Wednesday, August 5, 5:30pm-6:30pm
Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
Wednesday, August 12, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network at Creekside Commons
Thursday, August 13, 8:30am-10am
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Premier Kitchens
Wednesday, August 19, 8:15am-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Lafayette Public House
Thursday, August 27, 9am
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🛍️ Shop Local Lafayette! 🛍️
Join the Lafayette Chamber's Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 15, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and discover special deals, local favorites, and unique finds throughout our community. Participating businesses, an event map, additional details, and registration for an event reminder are available online at https://lafayettechamber.org/shop. Support local businesses and enjoy a day of shopping in Lafayette!
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Join us in welcoming our newest members!
Compass - Michelle Yoshinaka
📍 3595 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
🌐 https://www.compass.com/agents/michelle-yoshinaka
Michelle Yoshinaka is a REALTOR® supporting buyers and sellers across Lamorinda. A longtime Lafayette resident, she pairs deep local knowledge with marketing expertise, authenticity, and a responsive, detail-driven approach to help every client love where they land.
Category: Real Estate
Kalos Health
Jennifer Walle
📍 98a Battery Street, San Francisco, CA
🌐 https://livekalos.com
Kalos Health is a Bay Area wellness company offering DEXA body-composition scans by appointment at offices in San Francisco, Palo Alto, Campbell, and Walnut Creek. We help clients track body composition, strength, and overall health with precise, actionable data.
Category: Health & Wellness, Fitness, Sports & Recreation
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Thank you renewing members!
The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership July 27 - August 2, 2026.
511 Contra Costa, member since 2017
ash., member since 2019
Black Diamond Paver Stones & Landscape, Inc., member since 2022
California Trust and Legacy, member since 2021
Final Season Doula, member since 2023
Goal Achievers Toastmasters, member since 2020
Grateful Gatherings, member since 2022
Myeve Capozzi Vocal Training, member since 2018
O'Sullivan, Davis & Associates, member since 2011
Red Lab Winery, member since 2024
Say Hello to Grounding, member since 2025
Sunday Swing Golf, member since 2024
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The Dana Green Team - Compass is Celebrating 15 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
The Dana Green Team is celebrating 15 years as members of the Lafayette Chamber. "For 14 of those years, we've also co-sponsored the Lafayette Tree Lighting, an event we created. It's become one of our favorite traditions and a real highlight of the holiday season here in town. We're grateful for everything the Chamber does to support local businesses and bring our community together. Lafayette is a special place to live and work, and we're glad to be part of it. Here's to many more years together. 💚"
📷 Marisol Greenlee, Ginny Peterson, Brad Green, Dana Green, Allison O’Brien, Todd Green
📞 925-339-1918
📍 3595 Mount Diablo Blvd #200, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐 www.DanaGreenTeam.com
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Comprehensive Wellness is Celebrating 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Comprehensive Wellness is honored to be celebrating this milestone with the Lafayette Chamber! "We look forward to many more years of collaboration, community-building, and support of the local groups and businesses that make this area so special."
Comprehensive Wellness is a group of primary care internal medicine and family medicine physicians serving the East Bay area since 2016. The CW Team is focused on building strong relationships with patients and developing personalized treatment plans that are tailored to each individual’s unique needs. Comprehensive Wellness offers resources for many phases of life - from older teens to geriatric care.
"We are thrilled to welcome two new outstanding physicians to our team: Dr. Tracey Taylor and Dr. Nicolas Makhoul. We are truly grateful to our community of patients for allowing us to be a part of their health care team and their journeys!"
📷 Dr. Sandra Goldstein, Dr. Sam Ahn, Dr. Rebecca Parish, Dr. Tracey Taylor, Dr. Nicolas Makhoul (not pictured: Dr. Anita Krishnamurthy)
📞 925-464-3916
📍 8 Camino Encinas, #100, Orinda, CA 94563
🌐 www.comprehensivewellness.org
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors Petition Now Available for 2027-2028
Are you ready to get involved in your Chamber and your community? The petition to run for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is now available at the Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150. Please note, you will need to be a Chamber member for one year prior to election or appointment to the board. The petition can be downloaded here. The petition must be signed by five current Chamber members and returned to the office by 1pm on September 3, 2026. The term of office for the new Directors will be January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2028.
The Lafayette Chamber Board is comprised of 17 elected representatives, 2-3 appointed directors-at-large, and a few non-voting advisors. The Board is the policy making arm of the Chamber and has final authority in all decisions affecting the organization. Board members are required to attend, at their expense, the annual Planning Retreat in January and monthly Board lunch meetings. In addition, they are expected to actively serve on at least one Chamber committee. For more information or to obtain a paper petition, call the Chamber office at 925-284-7404.
Download PETITION HERE!
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Shape future transportation in Contra Costa County!
CCTA, the Contra Costa Transportation Authority, delivers countywide transportation improvements. CCTA’s work includes smarter highways and signals, street repairs, bike/pedestrian overcrossings, and safer and easier ways to get to school.
This summer, CCTA is partnering with Lafayette Chamber to listen to people who live, work, go to school, and travel throughout the county. Take the CCTA Summer Listening Survey by August 21 and you can enter to win one of five $100 Visa gift cards. Learn more at CCTA.ca.org/community/listening
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Nominations have been extended for the 2026 Threads of Hope Awards — an event honoring the volunteers and philanthropists who are making a lasting impact on the East Bay community. The East Bay Leadership Council, in proud partnership with Diablo magazine, invites you to recognize those whose contributions uplift others and strengthen our region.
You may submit a nomination in two categories based on the specified criteria.
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Lamorinda Care Collective
You can now find volunteer sign-ups and the shopper request form directly on their website, making it easier than ever to get involved or request support.
Reopening for shoppers on Sunday, August 9 from 4–6 PM!
Accepting donations in the following windows this upcoming week, please come by to donate (not shop!) during these times.
- Friday, Aug 7: 9 AM–12 PM
- Saturday, Aug 8: 9 AM–12 PM
We’re especially grateful for donations of hygiene items, back-to-school supplies, and kids’ fall clothing. One small request: please donate items you’d be happy to receive yourself — and feel free to keep the old socks and underwear at home. Learn more at https://lamorindacarecollective.org.
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2026 Central Contra Costa Career and Resource Fair
Thursday, August 20 | 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Concord, CA
Job seekers are invited to attend the Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County 2026 Central Contra Costa Career and Resource Fair for an opportunity to meet with local employers, explore career opportunities, and connect with valuable community resources. Some employers may be hiring on the spot; be sure to bring your resumes! For more information, call (925) 655-3800 or email wdb@ehsd.cccounty.us.
REGISTER HERE
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Member Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - August/September 2026)
Arts Community Email Blast (Current issue - July/August/September 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.
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Go to the Community & Member Events Calendar HERE.
- Click "Add Community Event," fill out the form, and submit.
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City of Lafayette
- Objective Design Standards to be Considered by Planning Commission Monday Night
- Join Us on Tuesday at National Night Out
- ADUs Contribute to Diversity of Housing Types in Lafayette
- Watch for the Fall Recreation Activity Guide in Mailboxes Soon
- Considering Running for Office? Nomination Period Underway
- New Public Art Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt
- Get Involved: Apply to Serve on a City Advisory Group
- Thanks to Everyone Who Attended Hello Lafayette
- Spotlight on the Downtown
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications, meeting agendas, follow the City on social media, and Lafayette’s publications HERE. If you have feedback for us about these topics, send an email to lafayettelistens@lovelafayette.org.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
July 31, 2026 Weekly Update
➡ Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
- National Night Out Tuesday, August 4th
- Is Your Home and Family Prepared in the Event of a Wildfire?
- Free School Bus Rides for Students
- Share Your Voice - Strengthen Our Community - Contra Costa's Community Health Assessment
- Make Your Voice Heard on Bay Area Transportation Funding Priorities
- East Bay Regional Park District District Plan Survey
- Calendar of Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
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