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Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 8:15am-9:30am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Sonder Beauty Studio
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm
Virtual “Coffee” with Assemblymember BauerKahan
Friday, April 25, 2025, 8am-9am
Artisan Walk
Saturday, May 10, 2025, 11am-3pm
Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork
Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 5:15pm-6:30pm
Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette
Friday, May 16, 2025, 9am-9:30am
Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Tuesday, May 20, 2025, 5pm-7:30pm
Ribbon Cutting at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
Thursday, May 22, 2025, 4pm-6pm
Virtual "Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell
Friday, May 30, 2025, 8am-9am
Rock The Plaza Summer Concert Series
Fridays, June: 6, 13, 20, 27
Lafayette Chamber Mixer and Vendor Fair
Wednesday, July 30, 2025, 5pm-7pm
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
More events from our members!
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Nonprofit Email Blast (Current issue April 2025)
Arts Community Blast (Current issue April-May 2025)
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OUR APRIL EMAIL BLASTS ARE SPONSORED BY
MAI Capital Management
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"We are pleased to announce that Concentric Wealth Management
has joined MAI Capital Management.
Our clients will continue to work with the same Lafayette team of professionals plus benefit from additional investment and planning resources of MAI. MAI Capital is a leader serving high net worth individuals and organizations for over 50 years, and we’re excited to be a part of the team."
Eric Flett, Stewart McGuire, Nicole Hanson, Tor Jensen, Amanda Walker, and Emily Rasmussen
| | WELCOME OUR NEW CHAMBER MEMBERS | | |
The following business/organization recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Solid Art
Daniel Goldsmith
Solidarttables.com
High end wood furniture, in collaboration with my brother Nathan Goldsmith who is an artist. We will share a space offering fine art, wood furniture, and a combination of the two in unique “painting tables” at the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival.
Category: Local Artist
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"Coffee" with Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan
The Lafayette Chamber will host, via Zoom, "Coffee" with Assemblymember BauerKahan on Friday, April 25, 8:00am-9:00am.
As Chair of the Assembly Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee, Assemblymember Bauer Kahan will give a legislative update highlighting her 2025 legislative package, as well as providing thoughts on economic and environmental pressures facing our area, including skyrocketing utility and homeowners insurance costs and wildfire risks.
Register for Zoom link here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/wJ2QiprDRvOstcpb6_HUgw
Questions can be sent in advance to holly@lafayettechamber.org.
Recordings will be made available shortly after the event on the Lafayette Chamber's YouTube Channel here.
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Lafayette Artisan Walk
Shop local, support local!
Save the date for the Artisan Walk, Saturday, May 10, 11am-3pm.
The Lafayette Chamber’s Retail sub-committee is excited to announce and promote a collaborative shopping event between Lafayette’s retail businesses and local artists. Shop Lafayette the day before Mother’s Day. Hours may vary by store.
Businesses throughout Lafayette will be showcasing local artisan items – perfect gifts for upcoming occasions – Mother’s Day, Graduation, Father’s Day.
REGISTER FOR A REMINDER and be one of the first to know about upcoming Chamber events by being subscribed to the Lafayette Chamber’s events email blasts.
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Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Gymboree Play & Music, Lafayette. We will celebrate their new ownership!
We will cut the ribbon at 9:10am SHARP.
Friday, May 16, 9AM - 10AM
Gymboree Play & Music, 3450 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette
Register below for a reminder!
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Taste of Lafayette Restaurant Stroll
Lafayette’s Favorite Dinner Party – The “Taste of Lafayette” Restaurant Stroll! Friends, Food & Entertainment
Tuesday, May 20, 5PM - 7:30PM
Downtown Lafayette - Lafayette Plaza is located at the corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Rd., 3535 Plaza Way, Lafayette
The “stroll” begins when ticket holders head out at their own pace to stop at any or all of the participating restaurants for sampling. Will call will be at Lafayette Plaza 5pm-6:30pm. Participating restaurants are open for tasting 5:30pm-7:30pm. Evening includes music in Lafayette Plaza.
All are welcome (ticket or no ticket) to enjoy music in Lafayette Plaza (corner of Mt. Diablo Blvd. and Moraga Road) by Generations in Jazz, entertainment and photo booth by New You Dance Center, and fun activities by All Ages Recreation Downtown.
Thank you to the participating businesses:
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Ribbon Cutting at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters to celebrate their grand opening!
We will cut the ribbon at 4:30pm SHARP.
Thursday, May 22, 4PM - 6:00PM
CrossWaterCreek Outfitters is located at 3574 Mt Diablo Blvd. Ste A., Lafayette.
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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 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
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 and Los Arabis Vineyards at the no-host bar. Complementary non-alcoholic beverages from Reyes Coca-Cola Bottling.
Vendor Opportunities – Members Only:
• 20 Business Tables Available: $100
• 5 Nonprofit Showcase Spots: $50
Vendor setup begins at 4:00 PM. Vendor-to-Vendor Preview: 4:30–5:00 PM
Space is limited—register early to reserve your spot! And don’t forget your business cards!
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Lafayette Art & Wine Festival Opportunities!
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival sponsorship and vendor opportunities are now available to Chamber Members!
Save the date for the 28th Annual Lafayette Art & Wine Festival, the 3rd weekend in September, September 20 & 21, 2025!
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Sponsors and Vendors Paid: April 7th - April 13th
J Carruthers Floral, Artisian Space
Lamorinda Democratic Club, Non-Profit Booth
Mehrdesigns, Local Artist Booth
Republic Services, Zero Waste Compost & Recycling Sponsorship
Sabores Del Sur, Food Booth
Solid Art, La Fiesta Square Booth
The Leather Project, Local Artist Booth
Learn more and apply here: https://lafayettefestival.com/apply.
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Chamber Event Sponsorship Opportunities
Rock the Plaza Concert Series – $300 Sponsorship
🎸 Free Concerts in the Plaza every Friday in June
📅 Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, plus Lamorinda Idol Finalists perform on 6/27
🔹 Event details: Rock the Plaza Concert Series
Lafayette Art & Wine Festival – Sept 20-21, 2025
🍷 For sponsorship opportunities, visit: www.lafayettefestival.com/apply
Lafayette Res Run for Education – $850 T-Shirt Sponsorship
🏃 Date: Sunday, October 19
🔹 Logo on the back of 2,200+ participant t-shirts
🔹 Event details: Lafayette Res Run for Education
Chamber “Affinity Groups” Monthly Meeting Sponsorships
Chamber Connector | Young Professionals | Lafayette Business Women
Reach an extremely targeted local group for brand visibility, connections, and direct engagement. Sponsors enjoy 3-5 minutes at start of meeting to share their story in person with Lafayette’s business professionals.
📅 Frequency: Each affinity group meets monthly.
🔹Lafayette Chamber Connectors, Third Wednesday, 8:15am
🔹Lafayette Business Women, First Wednesday, alternates between 8:45am-5:15pm
🔹Young Professionals (YoPro’s), First Thursday, 5:30pm
🔹 Host Responsibilities: Venue, set-up, clean-up
👥 Accommodate a group of 30-50.
🔹 Sponsor Responsibilities: Order, transport, and costs
☕ Coffee for 30-50 attendees
🍎 Small bites for 15-25 attendees
🥄 Serving supplies: cups, creamer/sweetener, stirrers, napkins, etc.
Contact Grace for more information or to reserve.
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Leadership Contra Costa
Leadership Contra Costa℠ is the premier civic leadership program in the region, designed to inspire, educate, and connect emerging and established leaders. Over nine months, participants step beyond their daily routines to explore key issues shaping our communities—ranging from education and economic development to health, sustainability, and government. Through immersive, day-long sessions, this transformative experience deepens understanding, builds lasting connections, and empowers individuals to play a greater role in creating a vibrant, thriving Contra Costa. APPLY HERE!
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Small Business Help Office Hours - Hosted by SCORE
SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation. No matter what stage your business is at SCORE can be a valuable resource.
The Lafayette Chamber of Commerce has been partnering with SCORE for over 15 years. We welcome our chamber members and community members to schedule a complimentary meeting with a SCORE representative on Tuesdays between the hours of 1:30pm-4:00pm in our Chamber office at 251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150.
To schedule your appointment, please call the Lafayette Chamber at (925) 284-7404 or book your appointment online.
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Lafayette Community Day
Plan to be part of the 4th Annual Lafayette Community Day! Register to join us at the 4th annual day of service and celebration. Volunteer registration is and Lafayette Community Day will be held on Saturday, May 3. Volunteers will gather at Lafayette Plaza at 8:30am, then go to their assigned project site to carry out activities such as gardening, picking up litter, painting, cleaning/organizing, and more! Next, everyone will come back to the Plaza for lunch (catered by Rancho Cantina) including live music by Random Nature, games and community!
We will also be collecting non-perishable food items for the Contra Costa & Solano Food Bank. The collection site at Lafayette Elementary School (950 Moraga Road) from 9am-11:30am on May 3.
Register at LafayetteCommunityDay.org to choose your project. Questions? Email info@lafayettecommunityday.org.
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City of Lafayette: Community Workshop for Public Input on Artist Selection
You are invited to an upcoming workshop to share your input on the work of three muralists. The Public Art Committee is kicking off the installation of its first mural as part of the Lafayette Downtown Mural Program. You’ll have the opportunity to talk with Public Art Committee members, staff, and members of ABG Art Group and provide valuable feedback to help shape the direction of this exciting project.
Wednesday, April 16, 4:00 - 6:00 pm
3675 Mt Diablo Blvd, Conference Room 240
To stay informed about this program, signup for: E-notifications about future Public Art Committee meetings and ways you can give your input at www.lovelafayette.org/e-notification and select "Public Art Committee."
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Heart's Leap Parent Coaching Hosts Preserving Play in a Digital World
What is the role of digital devices in your kids’ lives? Do you ask yourself if you're striking the right balance between digital and free play? What’s the “right” balance anyway? Come join other parents and local teacher and Heart's Leap Parent Coaching, Francesca Cervantes, for an interactive workshop that informs, inspires and supports your essential role in raising healthy kids in a digital world.
For parents of kids ages 2-12. Attendance limited to 20 participants. Register at Little Seeds Family - Preserving Play in a Digital World
Saturday, April 19th, 10:30AM - 12:30PM
Little Seeds Family, 3568 Mount Diablo Boulevard, Lafayette, CA 94549
Learn More! https://www.littleseedsfamily.com/preserving-play-in-a-digital-world
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Cancer Support Community Groundbreaking Ceremony
Cancer Support Community are proud to be entering their 35th year of providing free comprehensive support programs for cancer patients and their loved ones and are excited to be breaking ground on our new state-of-the-art cancer support center.
Wednesday, April 23rd, 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM
3939 Mount Diablo Blvd., Lafayette, (across from The Lafayette Community Garden)
Guest speakers for the ceremony include:
Mark DeSaulnier, US Congressman
Tim Grayson, California State Senator
Susan Candell, Mayor of Lafayette
Holly Sonne, Lafayette Chamber Representative
They would be honored to have you join them as we celebrate this important step in cancer care. Learn more about their new cancer support center and the resources that will be available to our community.
RSVP Here!
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Little Seeds Family
Little Seed Family is hosting a FREE Community Conversation on Infertility & Pregnancy Loss.
Thursday, April 24, 2025 6PM- 7PM
3568 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette
Join them for a Q&A-style evening discussion focused on addressing common questions and challenges related to infertility and pregnancy loss. This event will be co-hosted by Dr. Thalia Segal, Founder and Medical Director of Collab Fertility, who will review essential tests to consider, highlight lifestyle changes that may help prevent miscarriage or support faster conception, and share additional valuable insights. Dr. Anna Glezer, a reproductive psychiatrist and Founder of Women's Wellness Psychiatry, will provide tools to help build emotional resilience. This session is designed to create a compassionate space for learning, connection, and healing.
RSVP HERE!
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MAI Capital Management
MAI Capital Management is hosting a Free Document Shredding Event.
Saturday, April 26th, 9am-12pm
MAI Capital, Back Parking Log, 251 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette
Click for details!
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SEED Lafayette
You are invited to SEED Lafayette's
Year-End Community Celebration!
Saturday, April 26, 2025
6:30 - 9:30 PM | Don Tatzin Community Hall
Tickets on sale now!
Click HERE for more information and to register.
It's time to come together and celebrate Lafayette's special community of parents, educators, and community partners who support kids with diverse learning needs and disabilities. We will honor our Community Resource & Educator of the Year Awardees while enjoying dinner, drinks, and music with friends old and new. Support SEED's vision to provide resources for families and educators through grants, workshops, and connection! Email seedlaf@seedlafayette.org for more information.
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Lamorinda Wine Growers Association
Lamorinda Wine Growers Association presents WINE TASTING!
April 27, 2025, 12pm-4pm, Wine Thieves, Lafayette
Explore local wines! Join the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association in celebrating the anniversary of the Lamorinda Appellation. Food available for purchase.
Tickets start at $35. Buy early & save!
The following are Members: Deer Hill Vineyards, Los Arabis Vineyards, Raisin d'Etre Vineyards, Thal Vineyards, Wine Thieves, Meadow View Winery, Crane Terrace Winery, Castillo Vineyards, Rancho Del Hambre Wine, and Captain Vineyards.
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Saint Mary's Gideon Market
Small businesses & market vendors! The School of Economics & Business Administration's Entrepreneurship Club is hosting the second-annual Gideon Market on St. Mary's campus on May 7th, 3pm-7pm and they are looking for vendors! Our goal is to encourage entrepreneurship, foster SMC community connections, and support local businesses. If you are interested in participating, please follow the QR code linked in our flyer, or the following links:
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External vendors sign up here.
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Student vendors sign up here.
All are welcome to attend- students, staff, anyone, and everyone in the SMC and Lamorinda community. Hope to see you there and Go Gaels ❤️💙
| | CAMPS, SCHOOLS & KIDS’ ACTIVITIES! | | Check out opportunities from these fellow Lafayette Chamber members. Have a program to add? Email us at info@lafayettechamber.org. | | |
BART MAINTENANCE WORK
BART will be performing rail maintenance work between Orinda and Lafayette Stations. The work each night is scheduled to start at 10pm and continue until BART service begins the next morning. To create safe clearance for our crews, BART will reduce service from two tracks to one while the work is taking place. Riders can anticipate delays of 15-20 minutes on work nights. BART does not anticipate noise levels to exceed the sound of the surrounding freeway.
The work entails destressing the rail to enable it to withstand swings between high and low temperatures. Temperature extremes can introduce extreme stress on the tracks. In cold weather, contraction of the rail can lead to fractures, while hot conditions can induce expansion and cause track buckling. Climate change is expected make these temperature swings more common and significant. Destressing the rail will reduce the risk of derailments and will ensure a more resilient transit system for BART riders.
Dates for this scheduled work include April 24 – 25, May 8 – 9, and May 22 – 23, 2025.
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City of Lafayette The Weekly Roundup
The Weekly Roundup, April 11, 2025 | Latest News | City of Lafayette, CA
News From the City Manager’s Corner
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
• Give Input on Selection of Muralist for New Downtown Mural
• Join Us at Lafayette Community Day
• Call for Poets + RSVP to Attend!
• School Bus Registration Opens in May
• Police Department Statistics for March
• City Council Meeting on Monday Night
➡ 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
April 11, 2025 Weekly Update
➡ 10th Congressional District High School Art Competition and Exhibition
➡ Emergency Preparedness Community Meeting at St Mary's College
➡ Earth Day 2025 is April 22nd!
➡ Transportation Commission seeks Community Advisory Working Group Members
➡ “Protecting Homes Against Wildfires – What is Zone Zero?”
➡ Government Speak Podcast Episode 11 -- EV-olution: How Contra Costa County is Leading the Charge on Electrification and Energy Management
➡ An Evening with Ray Suarez at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
➡ Contra Costa County Food Bank 50th Anniversary Gala
➡ Would You Like to Serve on Contra Costa County’s Retirement Board?
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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 holly@lafayettechamber.org.
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