Join us in welcoming Headlands Brewing Company and Fringe + Fern to Lafayette!

We will host Ribbon Cuttings at both locations on Thursday, June 17 at 5pm, 3420 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Register here.

Mix, mingle, connect, and catch up with friends and business associates at this indoor/outdoor social mixer at Pillar Cowork! 

Wednesday, June 16, 5pm-7pm. Tickets are limited, registration required. Register here.

Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll - ALMOST SOLD OUT! Get your early-bird tickets TODAY!

City Wide Sidewalk Sale, Saturday, July 31, 9:30am-4pm. More info coming soon!

SAVE THE DATES: Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, Sat./Sun. September 18-19, 2021. It's our 25th Anniversary!

Lafayette Res Run for Education special $25 flat rate early-bird price only through June 30! Join us October 24, 2021!

Quick Links to Chamber Resources

⇒ Lafayette Chamber’s Instagram page

⇒ “We are Lafayette, California Strong” Facebook page!

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>>

And don't miss our May/June Arts Community News!

Looking for free summertime recreation, fun for the whole family? Check out 511 Contra Costa’s Summer Bike Challenge. June-August, riders of all ages can explore their hometowns on two wheels. Simply bike to each destination and cross off the squares as you go. Pick up free prizes on select dates, take weekly Bonus Challenges, and enter the iPad Grand Prize Drawing. Ready to roll? Visit 511cc.org/go to get started.

Learn more: 511CC.org/sbc

A Brighter Day is based in Lafayette, and works to increase teen mental health outcomes throughout the Bay Area. The founders are Acalanes Parents Alumni and longtime Lafayette family. View Teen Survival Kit.

Come enjoy a fun day of golf for a great cause! A Brighter Day's 5th Annual Charity Golf Tournament is happening at Callippe Preserve Golf Course on Friday, August 20th at 11:00am.

Sponsors will have plenty of opportunities for building brand awareness and networking with all our golfers. All proceeds will be used to drive positive change for teen mental health awareness. Register here.

Acalanes Fellowship Lodge #480 is returning to in-person meetings! Guests are welcome to join us from 5:30-7:30 PM on Tuesday, June 1 to learn more about our lodge and Masonry. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, we are very limited in how many guests we can have so pre-registration REQUIRED to attend. To join us, please RSVP using https://www.eventbrite.com/e/june-2021-stated-meeting-tickets-156356096293. We look forward to seeing you soon!

For more information please visit our website at http://www.acalanesfellowshiplodge.com or call (925) 284-7815.

The Alzheimer's Association provides community education on topics such as Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia, The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's, and Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. If you would like a 30 or 60-minute online presentation for a group that you are part of, please contact us. 925-444-0462 or gliu@alz.org.

Since 1999, Assistance League® of Diablo Valley’s Scholarships program, currently co-chaired by Cindi Segale and Susan Klipfel, has provided financial and emotional support to high school, community college and university students as well as returnees to the academic community. Each applicant has expressed a desire to advance through education by maintaining a designated grade point average, volunteering in campus and community projects and charting an academic timeline. 

During the virtual awards ceremony held on May 12, Scholarships recipients acknowledged the generosity of foundations, individual donors (chapter members included) and revenue earned at the Assistance League Thrift Shop at the Way Side Inn, the chapter’s primary fundraiser located in Lafayette. Their collective message, “…the emotional support matches or exceeds the very much appreciated financial support.” Several recipients shared that they are financing their own education. Receiving a scholarship promises to offset any obstacle that might loom in the future.

 

To learn about Assistance League of Diablo Valley’s other philanthropic programs, primarily funded by the Way Side Inn Thrift Shop in Lafayette, please visit this website: www.assistanceleague.org/diablo-valley.

Help the Bay Area Crisis Nursery stock their Parent Pantry! BACN is currently in need of diapers (size 4-7), baby wipes, hair products, and non-perishable food. Your support ensures families receive bags of these items when they pick up their kids from the Nursery.

 

View BACN's Amazon Wish List today to have items shipped directly to the Nursery. ❤

BeingwellCA was founded to give voice to the youth who suffer in silence with anxiety, depression and suicide ideation. Two powerful advocates combined their strengths to provide HOPE to the whole family of those struggling with mental health issues which affect 1 in 4 people. Established in June 2019, BeingwellCA delivers programs, workshops and speaker series that address the three legs of mental health support: parents, educators and students. All three support systems are needed to provide a stable base to build upon basis for suffering youth to flourish again. Learn more about BeingwellCA here.

Getting the word out is a continuing process, and a public awareness campaign takes time and money. Your generous financial support will enable us to promote the 4COLIN Mental Health Awareness License Plate campaign and support on-campus Wellness Centers in California. Donate here.

For more than 30 years, the mission of Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area (CSC) has been to ensure that all people affected by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. We enable cancer patients to manage their treatment and recovery more effectively with their healthcare team, reduce their chances of recurrence, increase their chances for survival, and provide for the highest possible quality of life.

CSC would like to thank John Muir Health and UCSF Health for becoming our Presenting Sponsors for the third year in a row, our many additional sponsors, and especially our members who walked, ran, swam, and fundraised for us enabling our services to remain free of charge during cancer patients greatest time of need.  

Join Cancer Support Community on Saturday, September 18 for its first-ever Film Festival & Charity Gala. We will be featuring three short films on "cancer and community" and raising much-need funds for CSC's free programs and services. Learn how to submit a film here. For more information go to www.cscgala.net or to submit a film go to https://cancersupport.net/events/gala.

For more information about CSC go to:  www.cancersupport.net.

If you or someone you know has questions about Medicare, our free, virtual, and educational seminars are perfect for you. We have licensed Medicare agents teaching you all the basics. Join us to get your questions answered. No cost, no obligation. No Sales. Under 1 hour. For times and dates and to REGISTER go to canopy.vanbergins.com OR call (877) 833-4253 TTY 711.

As a CASA of Contra Costa County (CASA) volunteer, you can make all the difference for a child in foster care who has experienced abuse or neglect. Children in foster care who have a CASA volunteer are more likely to succeed in school and adjust to change, and they’re half as likely to re-enter the foster care system later. 

Join us for one of our upcoming Zoom Informational Sessions to hear about the process of advocating for a child in foster care, and about the commitment and responsibilities required to serve as a CASA volunteer. No special education, experience or background is needed. Training spots are filling up fast. Sign up now! https://cccocasa.org/menus/become-a-volunteer.html

Protect your local community with personalized EDF COVID-19 Wellness Kits and receive a volume discount on your purchase. Kit includes: mask, mask lanyard, hand sanitizer gel, sanitizer wipes, chapstick, and stylus pen. Bulk Discount includes free personalized logo. 

We don't know yet how long immunity lasts from the vaccines that we have at hand right now. We're following people who have received vaccinations to find out whether or not their immune response is durable over time and the length of time for which they're protected against disease. So we're really going to have to wait for time to pass to see just how long these vaccines last.

Learn more here or contact Ariana Fort to discuss details at ariana@earlydiagnosisfoundation.org or call 925.330.6865.

Learn more about the Early Diagnosis Foundation at https://earlydiagnosis.foundation.

Friends Corner Book Shop has been open only for curbside pickup but we have been hard at work! Shop volunteers have been developing an online inventory of books which will make it easier to know if a specific book is in stock and its location. 

We have found that many of our books were significantly underpriced so we have adjusted our pricing to more closely match the value of each book individually; our prices will still be competitive with other booksellers who have a similar set-up. Proceeds of the shop continue to support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.

We look forward to reopening for browsing when the time is right. We will communicate as new information is available; keep an eye on our website - https://www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop - and on social media for updates.

Registration for the 2021 Lafayette Summer Music Jazz Workshop is now open! Space is limited, so register early and save $30. Register here.

Please read about the camp structure and schedule, as well as the Covid-19 guidelines.

As the school year comes to an end, Hope Solutions (formerly Contra Costa Interfaith Housing) is finalizing plans for our 2021 Virtual Summer Camp programming. We are also excited to announce a new partnership with Farm Fresh To You that benefits Hope Solutions!

Hope Solutions is planning our second summer of Virtual Day Camps. We seek volunteers who are interested in sharing a skill or talent with the children in our programs. Supplies will be delivered to the participants, so you could show them how to build a birdhouse and maybe share some knowledge of local birds, talk about astronomy and create a star map with black paper and chalk or make a succulent wreath, tie dye, scrapbook, collage, puppets, etc. The opportunities are countless! Your time can mean the world to a young camper this summer.

If you are interested in participating complete the 2021 Virtual Summer Camp Interest Survey by June 10: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9D5VMPV.

Additional questions about Hope Solutions’ Virtual Summer Camps or any of our volunteer opportunities can be directed to Sandibel Arnold, Donations and Volunteer Coordinator at sarnold@hopesolutions.org.

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Farm Fresh To You. Farm Fresh To You conveniently delivers fresh, organic produce straight to your home while donating 10% of all your purchases to Hope Solutions. Farm Fresh To You makes eating healthy vegetables and fruits very easy; just pick your box style, customize your produce, and have it delivered straight to your home. There are no sign-up fees, no delivery fees, and no cancellation fees! When you use code “HOPE” – 10% of your delivery will benefit Hope Solutions, this applies to both new and existing customers. Get started today by clicking here.

Our appreciation for nurses continues this month as we recognize Nursing Assistant Week, June 17th-24th. Hospice East Bay wants to thank all the nursing assistants who worked so hard throughout this pandemic to provide comfort and care to patients and patient families. You are true heroes. You may go by many different titles, but one thing remains the same - your love for the job you do. 

Want to support the heroes in our organization? Come in and visit our Alamo Thrift Shoppe! The Shoppe is now open at full capacity so come in and find rare high-end items at affordable prices donated by members of our community. We also have a clearance rack out front loaded with bargain items waiting to be found. By supporting our thrift shoppes you're helping us fulfill our mission to provide hospice care to everyone in our community. Be sure to mention the Lafayette Chamber to receive an additional 10% off your purchase!

Our fundraising efforts to make our September 2021 deadline will be focused on individual giving. FJMA has set up a GoFundMe page: click here - please share this widely with friends and family. Look fo rour Adobe yard signs around the Lamorinda area. We are counting on word of mouth to help spread the message to “Save our 1841 Adobe!” Learn more at www.MoragaAdobe.org.

Join John Muir Land Trust and the Astronomical Society of the Pacific Thursday, June 3 to see what's up in our night sky! We'll explore the “Red Planet” Mars and show you how to track the moon phases with a downloadable Moon Journal. Get your copy here: https://www.jmlt.org/moonjournal

JMLT’s annual spring Twilight events are free, family-friendly experiences that celebrate the magic of the East Bay Hills. Join us for a little science and a lot of fun! Register here: https://jmlt.org/stargazing.

Join the Lafayette Community Foundation's (LCF) 2021 Donor List or become a Business Sponsor and help LCF support local nonprofits in the categories of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education, Arts & Culture and Friends of the Foundation. LCF gives annual Excellence Grants based on the donations received. Help LCF achieve its fundraising goals to increase support for local organizations as they recover from COVID-19. If you would like to support LCF's mission and efforts, please visit lafayettecf.org to donate. 

Beginning June 1 Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center will be opening the garden to the community for visits during our work hours, which are Tuesday, 4 – 6, Thursday 9 – 12 and Saturday 9 – 12. If you know when you’ll be coming, and would like to request a docent, please visit our website at www.lafayettecommunitygarden.org and click on the CONTACT US link and fill out the form. Unregistered drop-ins are also welcome during work hours. Please stop bay and take a look!  And if you haven’t been vaccinated, we ask that you wear a mask.

The Lafayette Garden Club, founded in 1970, conducts annual fund-raising projects to further its goal of community beautification and education. To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the group wanted to create something special that would honor its members and be a lasting treasure for family and friends.

The Club decided to create a cookbook that included its members’ favorite recipes with an emphasis on fresh and healthy foods. In addition, the artwork on the cookbook covers and recipe divider pages reflects the work of several of its own floral artists.

It took a village of volunteers to pull this cookbook together during most of 2020 and completely on Zoom! Having sold out the first printing of 450 cookbooks, we have ordered a second printing! To order one or more books (at $20 each) please contact: Tracy Walklet at twalklet@comcast.net.

All of us, at some time or another, have probably wandered past the Lafayette Historical Society, located on the ground floor of the Library on Golden Gate Way. And some, during “non-COVID times” may have even visited the Society’s archives and history room and learned something they didn’t know about Lafayette’s past.

And who knew that the Society also maintains operates the City’s very first fire engine? Old Betsy as she is known, is a 1919 Model TT Fire Engine. Yes, that’s Old Betsy in the Library’s parking garage window.

The Society raises operating funds by a combination of its membership dues, newsletter sponsorships, book sales, the not-to-be-miss “Breakfast with Santa” event, and through the popular “Speaker Series.” Due to the COVID pandemic, the Society’s history room has been closed and the Speaker Series canceled. It also appears that the “Breakfast with Santa” will also have to be postponed this year. All that is our way of saying that the Society really could use the community’s help right now. If you have a chance, take a look around the Society’s Website where you can listen to a collection of oral histories from many notables Lafayettans, including Bill Eames, Larry Blodgett, Ed Stokes, Steve Falk, Jon Frank, and Jack Marchant. And, if there’s anybody who knows how to work on a Model T, or knows how to drive one, the Society could sure use your help with Old Betsy. Visit the Society’s membership page now to find out how you can become an active member of this esteemed local gem. You can also call (925) 283-1848, or email Mary McCosker, LHS’s President, at lafayette.history@comcast.net.

Lafayette Juniors will begin their application process for our 21-22 beneficiaries this summer. Interested non-profit organizations can email communityfunds@lafayettejuniors.org to get an application.

Additionally, meetings will resume in the fall. If anyone is interested in learning about becoming a member, they can reach out here: https://www.lafayettejuniors.org/connect.

The Lafayette Library will be closed on Monday, May 31 in honor of Memorial Day. Library resources are always available online at ccclib.org.

This holiday weekend you can watch past Library programs on the Library’s YouTube channel and be sure to check out the inspiring story of the sentinels at Arlington National Cemetery’s Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Watch any time HERE.

As we wrap up the school year and wind down our fiscal calendar, LPIE expresses tremendous gratitude to our community. Our donors generously gave during this challenging time and offered that critical support that our public schools desperately need. Thank you for putting the needs of our students at the forefront! 

Summer Camp registration is open at www.LafayetteRec.org or call 925-284-2232. Camps include Camp Awesome, Tiny Tots, Sports, LEGO, Art, Chess, Dance, Engineering, Programming, and much more! Yoga, Line dancing, Seniorcise, and more adult classes are also available this summer.

Lafayette Senior Services is also offering all sorts of online programs and free zoom support for just $15/year through their Senior Membership. Call 925-284-5050 for more Senior Services info.

Join the Lafayette Rotary at their weekly meetings on Thursdays! Every Thursday on ZOOM ONLINE from 12:15 – 1:30 pm. Each week we feature a different guest speaker in addition to regular club business. Guests are always welcome! If you are interested in checking us out, email patriciafury@comcast.net for more info.

Since opening its doors on May 1st of 2005, the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building has become a very important community asset not only for Lamorinda but the greater East Bay as well. Though the building is owned by Contra Costa County, funding to operate the building is entirely provided by the revenue from the various events, and management is the responsibility of a Board of 8 Veterans and a full time Building Manager.

We are happy to report that the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Building is now accepting reservations for September and beyond. They are booked for June, July and August! For information on booking an event, call (925) 283-1153.

Water Drums and Fire Extinguishers: We have opened a new sale for water drums and fire extinguishers. The sale will be open until Thursday, July 1 with pickup in Moraga or El Cerrito on Friday evening, July 9 from 5-8 p.m. and Saturday morning, July 10 from 9 a.m. until noon.

If you plan to get prepared by purchasing water storage or fire extinguishers, now is the time. https://supplies.lamorindacert.org

We have reopened the Lamorinda Spirit Senior Transportation Program. We can now take Lafayette, Moraga, and Orinda passengers to appointments, errands, and grocery shopping. Please email mbruns@lovelafayette.org if you would like to know more about becoming a volunteer driver, have a good driving record and 3-4 hours available every week or two.

We are very grateful to our Spirit Van drivers for providing free pick-up and delivery service for our passengers for the past year.  Email dispatch@lovelafayette.org or call 925-283-3534 if you need something picked up and delivered, need to reserve a ride, or want to learn about utilizing GoGoGrandparent: an Uber/Lyft type of service that doesn’t require a smart phone in order to request a ride.

Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Club Weekly Meetings are held every Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:15 a.m.

Zoom Link at https://lamorindasunrise.org/speakers.

4: Budd MacKenzie, Trust in Education

Lamorinda Village is a local nonprofit organization helping older adults in our community live in their own homes safely with the support of volunteers.

During this pandemic, our volunteers have helped seniors by delivering groceries and medications. We have Zoom meetings of various interests to keep people engaged and not feel isolated.

We’ve come up with innovative plans to make our members safer and connected during blackouts, wildfires, and other emergencies. We’ve also offered help with getting our members vaccinated. Stay tuned and stick with us. Your safety and well-being are our priorities! Please visit our website for more information on Lamorinda Village.

To support all that we do: https://lamorindavillage.org/about-lamorinda-village/donate

The Live Like Leo Foundation is intended to harness rich global experiences and bring them to students who do not have such access. We believe through opening societal borders and bringing the best of educational programs from around the globe, we can raise awareness to the underexposed and in turn breed a more connected world.

The Live Like Leo Foundation draws its inspiration from young Leo Cellura who’s life was cut short in a tragic accident. Leo's global experiences over his short eleven years of life are what has inspired all of the people he touched and given us the purpose to pay it forward. Learn more and make your donation at livelikeleo.org.

Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa is Hiring! Are you inspired by working in the community to help those in need? If so, please check out the job posting for a part-time Development Associate position here:  https://www.indeed.com/job/development-associate-51934e5bf67c5f21

Learn what neighbors are doing with their homes to combat climate change, improve air quality, generate clean energy, and move towards a safer, healthier, greener future. Each tour segment consists of a 10-minute video tour followed by a live 10-minute Q&A with the homeowner or tenant. Extras include an induction cooking demonstration and experts who can fill you in on heat pumps, air quality, solar storage, power outages, rebates, and more. This is a 2-day event, taking place over two consecutive Sundays: June 6 & 13. Register today at this link.

Mobility Matters is a nonprofit that gives rides to Seniors and Veterans in Contra Costa County.

Volunteer Drivers are needed to take seniors grocery shopping and to medical appointments. Volunteers must be 25 to 75 years old.

Call Mobility Matters at (925) 284-2215 for more details.

MVPC has a weekly food pantry serving Lamorinda that is open Wednesday nights 5pm-6:30pm. If you would like to donate to the pantry, there is a box outside the Church office at 10 Moraga Valley Road, Moraga. A current wish list of food are as follows: canned garbanzo beans, salt free and/or regular nuts, quinoa, ground coffee, granola bars, crackers, honey, BBQ Sauce, soy sauce, juice, oil, brown sugar, powdered sugar, dish soap, laundry soap, apple sauce. Learn more here.

Project Peace is offering a Day of Service June 5th 9am-12pm at various locations throughout the East Bay.  www.projectpeaceeastbay.org

VBS 2021 ROCKY RAILWAY: June 7 to 11, 9 am to noon

After a rocky year full of twists, turns, and derailments, we are back on track for VBS 2021: Rocky Railway! Kids, come explore Jesus’ power and find out how we can trust Him to pull us through when life feels like a low valley or a steep cliff. Deepen your friendships with each other and more importantly, with Jesus. NEW this year...6th graders can sign-up, too! Register at: www.mvpctoday.org. Space is limited!

Time to Save the Date for New Day for Children's Annual Birthday Party Fundraiser on September 19th at Hacienda de Las Flores in Moraga. Details to follow.

This year we are celebrating 100 girls served! This has only been possible because of incredible donors like you who have saved a young girl's life! www.newdayforchildren.com

Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Berkeley's summer term starts on Tuesday, June 1, which means now is the time to sign up for one (or more) courses. Explore great documentaries, the stories behind the works of Bay Area Black artists, French opera, the voices of realism in world politics, the family in literature, and more. Most courses are recorded in addition to being livestreamed, so you can watch, learn and enjoy at your convenience — anywhere, any time. Away visiting family? Getting reacquainted with local hiking trails? Having lunch ... at a restaurant ... inside ... with friends? You won't miss a thing. What's more, you do not need to be affiliated with Cal to join. Just insatiably curious, age 50 or above, and excited to learn more. olli.berkeley.edu

To support the parade go to Orinda’s Fourth of July – SAVE OUR “Best Hometown Parade” 

To be a part of the parade go to www.orindaassociation.org.

View the most recent issue of The Orinda News here.

SHELTER, Inc. is proud to offer resources to families and individuals in need of rent relief due to the pandemic.

Log on to SHELTERinc.org/COVID to see if you qualify or make an appointment to speak with a specialist.

Mark your calendars for the Sunflower Showcase, being held July 23, 2021.

The Sunflower Showcase will be a visual and performing arts fundraising event, providing critical funds to support the mission and vision of Sunflower Hill! The event will be held in-person at the Bankhead Theater, with a virtual option, and will be emceed by local comedian, Regina Stoops, and feature a live performance by America’s Got Talent Season 14 Winner, Kodi Lee. All seating will feature a panoramic view of the evening’s program and entertainment. VIP ticket-holders will enjoy seating located at the front of the theater and near the stage as well as a VIP-only reception with tray-passed hors d’oeuvres and beverages, and showcasing works of art, poetry, and other pieces by talented, local adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. All in-person attendees will receive a complimentary beverage, enjoy a Year-in-Review video, live and silent auctions, raffles, and games! Attire is Wine Country Casual. Join us for a night showcasing and supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities! Tickets are now on sale at www.sunflowerhill.org/showcase.

June 15th - 7:00 p.m. A unique, monthly environmental film series. Participation is free, easy and fun! Watch the month’s selected film at your leisure from the comfort of your own sofa. Then join a one-hour Zoom discussion to explore the film’s topics more deeply, often with a guest speaker.

The first film is Plastic Wars, a Frontline/PBS look into the fight over the future of plastics.

Zoom Discussion: June 15th 7:00pm to 8:00 p.m. Speaker Patty Patty Harrington of Sustainable Rossmoor is a retired educator who has been tracking the plight plastic presents for more than a decade, and what we as consumers and citizens can do about it.

Sponsored by 350 Contra Costa, Sustainable Contra Costa, Sustainable Rossmoor, and Generation Green. REGISTER HERE

Do you know an individual, nonprofit, government program, school, or business that should be honored for the great work they do in the area of sustainability? Nominations are now open for the Leadership in Sustainability Awards. Nominating is fast and easy, but don't miss the deadline!

Get all the details and submit your nomination here. Award winners will be presented at the annual awards event on September 22nd, 2021.

Join Sustainable Lafayette on Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. for an online community gathering exploring the challenges and solutions of restaurant takeout.

On Friday, June 11, 2021, Trinity Center will host our 7th Annual Night of Hope Gala – Virtually! This year, we are honoring fellow service providers whose work has helped make it possible for Trinity Center to continue serving the growing need in our community – despite the pandemic. Community sponsors are the primary source of funding for this event and will help ensure its success. We appreciate any support you can provide (click the links below for more information):

Did you know that in just seven years White Pony Express (WPE) has eliminated more than 210 tons of carbon dioxide from the air you breathe? When you support WPE, you take action to ensure a healthier you and a safer community.

Our story begins when good food is thrown away. When food is tossed in the trash, it ends up rotting in a landfill. As it decomposes, it produces huge amounts of methane — a greenhouse gas at least 28 times as potent as carbon dioxide. According to the Environmental Defense Fund, “At least 25% of today's warming is driven by methane from human actions.”

Please consider donating to the White Pony Express Spring Campaign through our website https://www.whiteponyexpress.org/spring-2021. Our environmental impact story is compelling – and our model is ready to scale! We also have angel donors who will match your contribution dollar-for-dollar!

Youth Homes would like to thank everyone who supported our community event “Drive-In for Youth”. Thank you to all of our neighbors and friends who flashed their lights and beeped their horns in honor of our foster youth! We're grateful for the volunteer support from Boys Team Charity Lamorinda and NCL Rolling Hills, and to Traders Joe's for providing delicious snacks! This event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors, Hanna Insurance and Financial Solutions, Rudney Associates, and Pacific Service Credit Union. We were thrilled to see you all and look forward to more opportunities to come together to support youth in our community.

This long weekend stop by the Youth Homes Thrift Shop for our Memorial Day Weekend Sale! The sale will feature an array of beautiful artwork with select pieces at 50% off! We also have two rolling racks brimming with incredible clothing pieces at just $2.00 each! And remember, every purchase helps support the foster youth in our community! Can't make it to the shop in person? Check out our online store at: https://youthhomesthriftshop.myshopify.com.

The City of Lafayette is urging everyone to sign-up for the latest information for Lafayette residents and businesses.

You can subscribe to City of Lafayette notifications at https://bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications.

The City of Lafayette is conducting a survey of people that live and work in Lafayette to find out what you believe should be the vision of our city in the future. The General Plan Advisory Council (GPAC) is conducting this survey and the results will help guide the GPAC in suggesting a new vision of the city to the Lafayette City Council. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and have a voice in our future.

You can find the latest Information on Covid-19 on the City's website here.

For wildfire resources, go to http://bit.ly/LafAreYouReady.

During the Covid-19 emergency, here is how to contact City of Lafayette

offices: https://bit.ly/LafayetteCovid-19Contact.

The physical office of the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce will remain closed until further notice. Our staff is still here to help you, just virtually. You can reach us by calling (925) 284-7404 or by sending an email to info@lafayettechamber.org. We'll get back to you as quickly as possible. See our calendar for upcoming in-person and virtual events.

The Chamber will be posting applicable updates for our businesses and the community to our COVID-19 news page and posting on social media. Check out our posts on Facebook and on Instagram plus Twitter and LinkedIn using links below!