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March 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER

Ribbon Cutting at Makers Market

Thursday, March 6, 4:15pm-5pm

 

Educational Seminar - Nonprofit Leadership Strategies for Growth and Impact

Friday, March 7, 9am-12noon

 

Ribbon Cutting at Amarin Thai

Tuesday, March 11, 4pm-5pm


Lafayette Business Women at Pillar Cowork

Wednesday, March 12, 5:15pm-6:30pm

 

Lafayette Chamber Connectors

Wednesday, March 19, 8:15am-9:30am


Ribbon Cutting at Lafayette's BART Fare Gates

Wednesday, March 19, 4pm-5pm


Lafayette Young Professionals at Postino

Thursday, March 20, 5:30pm-7pm

 

Nonprofit Network

Thursday, April 3, 2025, 8:30am-10:00am

 

Lafayette Citizen of the Year Dinner Honoring Ann Appert

Thursday, April 10, 2025, 6pm-9pm

 

 

➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅

 

More events from our members!

 

Lafayette Community Events Calendar


Arts Community Blast (Current issue Feb-March 2025)

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Upcoming Chamber Events

 

Nonprofit Leadership Seminar: Strategies for Growth and Impact


The Lafayette Chamber is hosting monthly business seminars in 2025 with the intention to educate, train and share real-world knowledge in a classroom environment. Each seminar will be led by a group of respected leaders in their respective fields.

 

·    Free for Members, $35 for non-members. Registration required. Space is limited to 30 attendees. * This is an indoor event.

 

Special thanks to Alex Teece for sponsoring our breakfast coffee and treats!

 

Friday, March 7, 2025 9am-12pm, Lafayette Library & Learning Center Art & Science Room

 

REGISTER HERE!

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Nonprofit Network

Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network


Sharing Knowledge & Building Community Together


At the Lafayette Chamber Non-Profit Network, we believe that non-profit organizations play an essential role in building and sustaining thriving communities. Our mission is to foster collaboration, share expertise, and promote best practices among non-profit professionals and volunteers in the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and beyond. Whether you're a seasoned executive or a newcomer to the non-profit sector, we're here to provide you with the resources, connections, and support you need to make a positive impact in the world.


Flow of meeting to include: first 15 min will be time for everyone to come in, mingle, and connect with each other. 15 min introductions.  30 min for a roundtable topic of discussion or speaker & closing discussion.


FREE and open to Lafayette Chamber member non-profit executives, staff, board, volunteers. Not a Lafayette Chamber member? Reach out to us for a guest pass.


Thursday, April 3, 2025, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette, CA 94549


REGISTER HERE!

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Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center

Lafayette Car Wash & Detail Center
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UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM AND FOR OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY

 
Community Foundation

Community Foundation's Grants Application Deadline March 31!

 

The Community Foundation's Excellence Grants application is available on its website. The Community Foundation awards Excellence Grants to nonprofits that create meaningful change in the categories of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development & Education and Arts & Culture. The grant application deadline is midnight on March 31. Local nonprofits can access the grant application and learn more about the application requirements by visiting http://www.cflafayette.org.  

 
Feed The Soul with Meals on Wheels Diablo Region

Meals on Wheels Diablo Region


Meals on Wheels Diablo Region has launched its 5th Annual Feed the Soul Campaign to raise $28,000 in 28 days this February! With support from sponsors Pacific Service Credit Union, NBC Bay Area, and Telemundo 48, the campaign will provide Breakfast Bags filled with nutritious items like eggs, fruit, yogurt, sandwiches, and snackable veggies to food-insecure seniors. Join us in making a difference—every gift helps feed the soul! https://donate.mowdr.org/campaign/659558/donate

 
Assistance League Thrift Shop Winter Sale
 
Lafayette Partners in Education - LPIE

Acalanes Student Art Exhibition at the Lafayette Library


Lafayette Partners in Education (LPIE) is thrilled to showcase a special art installation created by the talented students of Acalanes High School! This collaborative project is a testament to their creativity, vision, and artistic expression, bringing a fresh and inspiring addition to our community space.


A heartfelt thank you to Acalanes art teacher Robert Porter for his dedication to fostering student creativity and guiding this project with such passion and expertise. We are also incredibly grateful for the collaboration between the Lafayette Public Art Commission and LPIE, which has made this meaningful exhibition possible.


📅 Don’t miss it! The student artwork will be on display throughout March and April at the Lafayette Library.


👉 Stop by, experience the incredible talent of our young artists, and show your support for student creativity!


📸 Join the conversation! Take a photo of your favorite piece and share it on social media, tagging @LPIEk12, to help us celebrate these amazing students.


💡 Want to support programs like this? Visit lpie.org to learn how you can help fund student creativity and innovation in our schools.



We hope you’ll take a moment to visit, admire the talent of our students, and celebrate the power of the arts in education!

 
Lamorinda Care Collective

Lamorinda Care Collective


The Lamorinda Care Collective at 1005 Oak Hill Rd. is reopening for limited donation and shopping hours and also launching a family request form, included here. Shopping hours are as follows:


Saturday, March 1st from 9AM - 12PM


Beyond those shopping hours, please feel free to share this form through your networks, schools and communities as they'd like to work to meet as many unmet needs as possible. If you have additional people you'd like to add to their email distribution list about shopping events, other resources, etc. please send Maya their email at mayabesmith@gmail.com. You can also keep track of their work by subscribing to these updates, where they'll update needs in real time. At present, they are collecting toiletries, gift cards and non-perishable food items, small kitchen appliances, warm coats for all ages and new clothing for children and adults!

 
Bay Area Camp & School Fairs
Monument Crisis Center's Heartfelt Gala 2025

You’re INVITED to Heartfelt Gala 2025!


Put on your best dancing sneakers and get ready to experience “a walk in our shoes.” Monument Crisis Center is celebrating 22 years of service to the community and 20 years of Heartfelt. Enjoy fun trivia, a cocktail hour, dinner, hosted bar, auctions, and great opportunities for you to support our programs.

 

Heartfelt Gala 2025

March 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Blackhawk Country Club – 599 Blackhawk Club Dr. Danville, CA 94506

 

Sponsorships available here: https://e.givesmart.com/events/FKi/


More information on our programs available here: https://monumentcrisiscenter.org/programs

 
Lafayette Community Day - Community Foundation of Lafayette

Join Us for 2025 Lafayette Community Day: Share Your Impact!


Saturday, May 3, 2025, 8:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Downtown Lafayette Plaza (Mt Diablo Blvd & Moraga Rd)

 

Nonprofit leaders: Help us make our 4th Annual Community Day unforgettable! We're seeking 10-12 impactful volunteer projects that will engage over 200 Lafayette residents. Each project should:

 

  • Run 1.5-2 hours (9:30-11:30 AM)
  • Accommodate 10-20 volunteers
  • Be accessible to diverse ages and abilities

 

To Participate:

1.    Submit a brief project proposal by March 7

2.    List any special requirements (tools, utilities, etc.)

3.    Let us know if you'd like to join our Volunteer Fair

4.    Designate a project lead to coordinate with our team

 

Key Dates:

  • March 7: Project proposals due (to info@lafayettecommunityday.org)
  • Mar 14: Selected projects/organizations notified
  • Apr 7-25: Volunteer registration open
  • May 3: 2025 Lafayette Community Day

 

Don't have a project location? We'll help find one! Questions? Contact Suzy Pak at suzypak@gmail.com.



Presented by the Community Foundation of Lafayette, City of Lafayette, and Lafayette Chamber of Commerce

 

Hospice of the East Bay - Celebrating Spring and All Things Green event

Celebrating Spring and All Things Green


Have a green thumb and want to find some new goods for your garden? Stop by any of Hospice of the East Bay's six local thrift shoppes March 7th - 9th for their Celebrating Spring and All Things Green Garden Event! By supporting their thrift shoppes you're helping provide quality hospice care to everyone in our community and helping the environment at the same time!

 
Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary

Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary March Speaker Series


Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary is well-known for its wide variety of speakers. In the coming months, they have a superb lineup. Check out the March offerings. More details are available at www.LamorindaSunrise.org.

 
Lafayette Library and Learning Center Foundation
 
Contra Costa Shark Tank

Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition 2025


The 2025 Contra Costa Shark Tank Youth Competition is live!

 

Last year’s competition was a huge success with over 300 applicants, 10 selected finalists to present at a sold-out Pitchfest at the Lafayette Library, and 3 winners selected to receive cash prizes.

 

Win $2,000 to launch or grow your business. No idea is too small! The competition is a fun way to promote youth entrepreneurship among K-12 students in Contra Costa County. When young people succeed as entrepreneurs, they improve their own lives while also contributing to the economic development of their local communities. Visit www.contracostasharktank.org to learn more and apply! Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2025. Finalists will be selected by the Campolindo High School Entrepreneurship Club and winners will be selected by a panel of judges on May 1, 2025 at the Lafayette Library.


*Sponsored and coordinated by the Lafayette Chamber.

 
Sustainable Contra Costa

Play our REDUCE, REUSE, REPAIR Challenge!


You’ll be entered into a drawing from Sustainble Contra Costa to win a $50 gift card to a store of your choice - Ace Hardware, Sideboard Restaurant, Natural Grocery Company, or Diablo Foods Grocery!


Bonus: Earn an extra entry to the drawing by attending one of our Repair Events, noted in the Challenge (and get something fixed for free!)


Be sure to check off any action that you have completed on Cleaner Contra Costa Challenge in order to have your points, water savings, and CO2 reduction count for Contra Costa. Also, by completing just 1 new action, you can earn a free yard of mulch at EcoMulch (up to $60)! Just show a screenshot of your "Marked Done" action to the staff! Click here to play.

 
Youth Homes - Expanding Impact Ribbon Cutting

Expanding Impact Ribbon Cutting Event


Join Youth Homes Thrift Shop on Thursday, March 20th from 4-5PM for their Expanding Impact Ribbon Cutting Event! They are thrilled to celebrate the major expansion of their shop and the incredible community who shops, donates, and supports the critical mental health services of Youth Homes. Enjoy light bites and stories from the team about how the thrift shop changes their clients' lives.


Click here to RSVP - see you there!

 
Trinity Center March Poker Tournament
 
Hope Solutions - Ruby Slippers Gala

Hope Solutions Ruby Slippers Gala


Don't miss out on an unforgettable evening of elegance! Hope Solutions' Ruby Slippers Gala is almost here, and March 5th is your LAST chance to grab your tickets. Secure yours now before it's too late!

 
Saint Anthony's Pop-Up Thrift Store

Saint Anthony's Thrift Store Opening


"We have our soft opening Saturday March 22nd, from 10-6 for Saint Anthony’s Thrift & Center for Creative Reuse.


The address of Our second location is 1 Orinda Square #6 Orinda Ca 93563. Join us!"


Click here to learn more!

 
OLLI at UC Berkeley Sing Along

Channel your inner Fab Four at OLLI at UC Berkeley's third annual Beatles Singalong


Sunday, March 23, 1–3 PM!


Come ready to SING dozens of your faves, plus revel in backstories, games, quizzes, and a whole lot of fun with "The Quarry Persons” featuring Joe Cadora, Carol Curtis, Lisa Goulder and Pete Elman.


Learn more about OLLI at UC Berkeley and get tickets here!

 
Assemblymember Bauer-Kahan

Anxiety, Technology, & Schools: What Parents Need to Know to Support Teen Mental Health


Join Rebecca Bauer-Kahan, Assemblymember, 16th District, for an important and timely discussion on teen mental health, the impact of technology, and how schools and parents can work together to support students. This interactive event, facilitated by Heidi Hernandez Gatty from the Walnut Creek School Board, will provide expert insights and practical strategies for parents. Please RSVP to attend.


Featured Speakers & Panelists

  • Anxiety: Brittany Beauchamp, LPCC (Rogers Behavioral Health); Dr. Allyson Mayo, DBH (PEACE)
  • Technology: Dr. Sheila Hassell Hughes (Saint Mary's College, Human Energy); Grace Dixon (All Ages Recreation Downtown)
  • Schools: Dr. Jon Nickerson (AUHSD Superintendent); Chris Clausen (MDUSD Secondary Support Administrator)


Anxiety, Technology, & Schools: A Discussion of Teen Mental Health

Wednesday, March 26, 2025, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m.

Las Lomas High School Library, 1460 S Main St, Walnut Creek, CA

RSVP here!


If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to the district office at (925) 244-1600.

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Cars & Coffee Lafayette Christian Church
Rock Out Hunger 2025 Gala - Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa

Rock Out Hunger 2025: A Disco Inferno for a Cause!


Get ready to boogie for a purpose at Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa County Rock Out Hunger 2025—the most electrifying night of the year! On March 29th, the Blackhawk Country Club will transform into a glittering, groove-filled time machine as we take you back to the late 1970s and early 1980s disco era!


What to Expect:

  • Live Music & High-Energy Entertainment – Feel the rhythm with funky beats and rock anthems that will have you dancing all night long!
  • Dazzling Disco Fashion – Dust off your bell bottoms, sequins, and platform shoes—it's time to strut your style on the dance floor!
  • Epic Auctions & Prizes – Bid on exclusive items and experiences, all while supporting our mission to fight hunger in Contra Costa County!
  • Signature Cocktails & Gourmet Dining – Indulge in delicious bites and specialty drinks inspired by the era of Studio 54 and roller discos.
  • A Night of Impact – Every dollar raised helps Loaves and Fishes of Contra Costa provide nutritious meals to those in need.
  • Disco lights, legendary rock, and an unstoppable cause—Rock Out Hunger 2025 will be a night to remember. Secure your tickets, gather your crew, and let’s turn the beat up for a hunger-free future!



REGISTER HERE: https://loavesfishescc.ejoinme.org/RockOutHunger2025

 
Bay Area Festivals
 
St. Anselm's Episcopal Church
Marquis de Lafayette lecture

Free Lecture by Guy Benoit


The Acalanes Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) and the Lafayette Historical Society invite you to a lecture honoring the life and legacy of the Marquis de Lafayette, the "Hero of Two Worlds." Lafayette's 1824 Farewell Tour saw the last surviving major general of the American Revolution return triumphantly to the country he helped secure its independence, reigniting patriotic fervor as America approached its 50th anniversary. Delve into Lafayette’s remarkable contributions to the American Revolution, his friendship with George Washington, and his celebrated return in 1824. The evening concludes with a presentation by Mary McCosker, President of the Lafayette Historical Society, on the naming of the City of Lafayette.


Thursday, April 3, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM, Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library & Learning Center


Click here for reservations: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/4tdnqtk

Contact Vanessa Crews for inquiries: AcalanesDAR@gmail.org

 
Wreath-Laying and City Proclamation

Wreath-Laying and City Proclamation


Join a moving tribute featuring a fife-and-drum procession, a city proclamation, and a wreath-laying ceremony at Lafayette’s statue to commemorate the 200th anniversary of his historic journey. (Rain location: Don Tatzin Community Hall, Lafayette Library).

 

The Young American Patriots Fife and Drum Corp will begin playing at 11:15 am at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center Amphitheater Plaza, First St & Golden Gateway and lead a procession at 11:30 am to the statue of Lafayette at the Plaza for a tribute, proclamation and wreath-laying.


Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

 

11:15 Fife and Drum Band plays at amphitheater

11:30 Procession to statue & wreath-laying


 RSVP: http://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/gc7chn4

 
Hospice of the East Bay Benefit Concert

Laurie Roldan Sings Karen Carpenter Favorites: A Cabaret Concert to Benefit Hospice


Join Laurie Roldan for a heartfelt evening celebrating the timeless music of Karen Carpenter in a special cabaret concert benefiting Hospice East Bay. With music direction by Kenji Harada and featuring talented guest musicians and vocalists, this unforgettable performance will bring beloved classics to life. Don’t miss this night of beautiful melodies and meaningful giving at the Danville Village Theater.


Purchase Tickets here!


Thursday, April 10, 2025 - Doors open 5:30pm, Seating starts 6:00pm, Concert starts 6:30pm, Danville Village Theater, 233 Front St, Danville, CA

 
Food Bank 50th Anniversary Nourish Gala

The 50th Anniversary Nourish Gala


The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano is hosting their 50th Anniversary Nourish Gala! See details below.


When: Saturday, April 26, 2025,

6:00PM - 10:00PM

Where: The Blackhawk Museum, 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville, CA 94506


For More Info: Heather Stone

925.676.7543, events@foodbankccs.org

www.foodbankccs.org

 
Bay Area Festivals
 
Lafayette Juniors Annual Lifestyle Tour
The Lafayette Juniors

The Lafayette Juniors Annual Lifestyle Tour 


For over twenty years, The Lafayette Juniors Annual Lifestyle Tour has continued to be one of Lamorinda’s most beloved events and Lafayette Juniors' largest fundraiser. The Lafayette Lifestyle Tour is a self-guided tour featuring beautiful Lafayette homes with masterfully designed, unique and awe-inspiring indoor and outdoor spaces. This year's tour will take place on May 3rd from 10am to 3pm and tickets will be available starting March 18th at http://www.lafayettejuniors.org. If you are interested in volunteering or potentially becoming a Lafayette Junior, please email us at info@lafayettejuniors.org.

 
Youth Homes - Sparking Hope For Foster Youth Fundraiser

Sparking Hope for Foster Youth Fundraiser


This year, Youth Homes celebrates 60 years of providing mental and behavioral health services to their under-served clients, and the incredible community that makes their mission possible. Join them for an unforgettable evening filled with hope and youth impact.


Join Youth Homes for their Sparking Hope for Foster Youth fundraiser on Saturday, May 17th at Creekside Commons in Lafayette. Click here to learn more and purchase tickets. You won’t want to miss it!

 
East Bay Health Spring Gala

East Bay Health Spring Gala


East Bay Health's Spring Gala will include a delicious dinner catered by Chef Cindy Gershen and Sunrise Bistro, live music and the excitement of both live and silent auctions. The event will be held at the beautiful Creekside Commons. Tickets will go on sale February 14th.


Celebrate East Bay Health's Spring Gala on Saturday May 31st, 2025, from 5pm-8pm at Creekside Commons in Lafayette.


For More Info: Jasmine Santana, 925-744-7600, info@eastbayhealthcare.org,

https://eastbayhealthcare.org/

 
Bay Area Festivals
 
A Brighter Day's 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Join Us for a Day of Golf, Community, and Giving Back!


9th Annual A Brighter Day Charity Golf Tournament


Whether you’re a seasoned golfer, a local business looking for high-visibility sponsorship opportunities, or just someone who loves a great community event, this is your chance to make an impact.


🗓️ Monday, June 23, 2025

📍 Bay Club Crow Canyon, Danville, CA


This tournament is about supporting teen mental health and suicide prevention through A Brighter Day, a local nonprofit providing free mental health resources to teens and families in crisis.


⛳ Ways to Get Involved:

✔️ Play: Bring your friends, family, or company team for a full day on the greens.

✔️ Sponsor: Promote your business with a vendor booth or hole sponsorship.

✔️ Join Us for Happy Hour: Enjoy bottomless appetizers, hosted beer & wine, and a live concert by The Sun Kings – A Beatles Tribute Experience!


New to the event? This is our 9th year bringing together golf, community, and purpose. Help us make this the biggest and best tournament yet!


🎟 Sign Up Today – Early Bird Specials!

https://abrighterday.info/event/9th-annual-a-brighter-day-charity-golf-tournament/


Questions? Contact Bob at bob@abrighterday.info or call (650)-867-0645.

 
Car with A Cause - Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary

Car with a Cause


Help make a difference in someone’s life. With every raffle ticket purchased for a beautifully restored 1969 MGB, you help the Clayton Valley Concord Sunrise and Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary Clubs support projects that make a difference in somebody's life. Raffle tickets are $100. Please email David Waal at davidwaal@gmail.com to get more information and purchase a ticket.

 
July 4th Parade Signup - Orinda Association
 
Friends Corner Book Shop

Friends Corner Book Shop


Friends Corner Book Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic areas for your shopping pleasure. Proceeds support the programs, collections, and services of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center.

 

Shop Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 10am-6pm

Friday: 10am-5pm

Saturday: 10am-4pm

Sunday: Closed

 

Book donations are gratefully accepted in the designated grey cabinets inside the library parking garage. 


The Friends website has more information about what items can be accepted.

 

https://www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop

 

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

 
Cooking With Kids

Cooking With Kids Foundation


Lafayette Cont.

We Teach Your Kids to Cook

April 10 – May 8, 2025

Thursday, Time: 4 - 6 PM

Activity # 14201, Ages: 8 – 13 yrs

Class: $314, Mat Fee: $52

500 St. Mary’s Rd Lafayette, CA. 94549 www.lafayetterec.org

(925) 284-2232


Orinda Spring camp - 5 day

American dinner camp

Activity # 8870, Ages: 7 & 8 yrs.

March 31 – April 4, 2025, Days: 5 Mon. – Fri.

Time: 9 – 12 PM

Class: $300, Mat Fee: $52


American dinner Camp

Activity # 8871, Ages: 9 – 13 yrs.

March 31 – April 4, 2025

Days: 5 Mon. – Fri., Time: 1 – 4 PM

Class: $300, Mat Fee: $52

Room 4 Kitchen

Orinda Park & Rec. 28 Orinda Way Orinda, CA. 94563

www.orindaparkandrec.org

(925) 254-2445 

 

Pleasanton Community Center - See us this Summer for a Greek Dinner camp, Veterans Bldg. Kitchen, 301 Main St. Pleasanton, CA. 94566

(925) 931-3422 www.pleasantonfun.com


Presented by Chef Lynda Rexroat, Executive Director, Cooking with Kids Foundation

www.cwkf.org

 
CERT Lamorinda Emergency Response Team

CERT Basic Trainings Class Series

9 weekly meetings from 6:30 - 9:30


When emergencies happen, Lamorinda CERT members can give critical support to first responders, provide immediate assistance to victims, and organize spontaneous volunteers at a disaster site. CERT members can also help with non-emergency projects that help improve the safety of their communities. 


The CERT program offers valuable insight into the first few critical hours following an emergency related event and how individuals can become empowered to better prepare to sustain themselves, their families and their communities.

When: Starting Thursday, September 11, 2025 6:30 PM thru 09:30 PM

Where: Orinda Community Center, Room 9 

For More Info: Registrar, 925-212-7219

registrar@lamorindacert.org

https://classes.lamorindacert.org

 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & DONATION REQUESTS

 
The Giving Exchange

LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP - Travel to Kenya with The Giving Exchange this Fall!


The Giving Exchange is very excited to be returning to East Africa with a team of Ambassadors in 2025!


They still have spots available on their trip to Kenya August 2 - 9, 2025 – but sign-ups close on March 7.


Express interest in becoming a TGE Ambassador today: https://www.thegivingexchange.net/trip-of-a-lifetime-contact-form


Click here to learn more about The Giving Exchange!

 
 
Sunflower Hill - Corporate Volunteer Days

Sunflower Hill Corporate Volunteer Days


Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity? Bring your corporate team to volunteer at the Sunflower Hill Garden! 


Sunflower Hill provides valuable vocational, educational, and life-skills programming for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Each year, the Sunflower Hill Garden produces thousands of pounds of fresh, organic produce planted and harvested by our program participants.


Corporate Volunteer Days offer your team an excellent opportunity to make a tangible impact in the community, build team morale, and promote social responsibility. By working in the garden, your team will experience the joy and fulfillment of giving back.


LEARN MORE HERE

 
Mobility Matters - Give A Ride
 
Pledge to Humanity
 
Bay Area Rescue Mission Poster
 
 
 

Underdog Animal Rescue is Looking for Fosters!

 


Underdog Animal Rescue is kicking off 2025 with a big goal saving at least 365 dogs and they need your help! Have you been thinking about adopting or just have a little extra energy in your day? Fostering is an incredible way to give back!

 

Fostering is like babysitting a dog - you provide love, boundaries, and guidance to set them up for success. Underdog covers all supplies and medical costs, making it easier than you think! Whether you rent, have kids, or work outside the home, there is a perfect foster dog waiting for you.

 

Underdog is 100% foster-based and donation-fueled, and they can't do this without community. Join them in making a difference open your home and heart to a dog in need!

 

Apply to foster today! https://form.jotform.com/underdogca/dog-foster-application

 
Resolve To get Involved - Orinda Association
 
Bay Area Rescue Mission
 
 

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY

 
Community Foundation
Community Foundation

Acalanes Class of ’24 Graduate Awarded Princeton University-Paid Fellowship for Downtown Lafayette Parks Project


Princeton will pay for all ages to play in downtown Lafayette this summer! Acalanes graduate, 18-year-old Eden Hall, is one of 20 Princeton students honored annually through the John C. Bogle ’51 Civic Service Fellowship, by Princeton’s Pace Center for Civic Engagement. She will be paid by Princeton University to host free pop-up recreation events and raise money for two new downtown Lafayette all abilities play areas.

 

Eden’s award-winning project defined three key strategies:

1. Manage pop-up recreation for all ages 4 days/week at 2 downtown sites (new parklet-3501 Golden Gate Way, & Lafayette Plaza).

2. Design social media, marketing, educate public, engage donors with 501c3 nonprofit, All Ages Recreation Downtown (AARD).

3. Research and apply for private and public grants for the City’s Two Parks Collaborative Project.

 

Eden co-founded AARD in 2023 because Lafayette lacked adequate funding to add central, accessible downtown parks and recreation. Eden is grateful to the Lafayette organizations that provided the invaluable education and opportunities which led to her acceptance to Princeton University, and ultimately to this Bogle Fellowship award. She highlights the excellent Lafayette K-12 public schools, incredible teachers, LPIE funding, and leadership experiences with AARD, the Community Foundation of Community Foundation of Lafayette’s Junior Board of Directors, the Lafayette Youth Commission, and the Lafayette Library’s SWELL Center that fueled her commitment to service. She is thrilled to bring her work ethic and good fortune back to benefit her hometown of Lafayette. 

 
Lamorinda Village

Lamorinda Village


Thanks to funding from the City of Lafayette, Lamorinda Village is able to provide supported memberships to qualified senior residents of Lafayette. Please contact info@lamorindavillage.org for more information. Information about our programs and services can be found at lamorindavillage.org. 

 
Lamorinda Spirit Van Senior Transportation Program

Lamorinda Spirit Van Senior Transportation Program


Lamorinda Spirit Van provides door to and through door rides to Lamorinda residents ages 60+ and persons with disabilities. They take pride in helping the seniors in our community remain independent and live life to its fullest!


Shopping Shuttle - Offering a door-to-door shopping shuttle service every Thursday FREE of charge to residents of Lafayette ages 60 +.


Enjoy a Nourishing Meal in a Social Setting – Lamorinda Spirit Van provides rides to lunch at Café Costa at the Walnut Creek Senior Center Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as Lamorinda Movers monthly Dinner complete with cocktails and entertainment.


To learn more or to schedule a ride to medical appointments, personal appointments, errands, or anything else, contact 925-283-3534 or dispatch@lovelafayette.org.

 
Lafayette Historical Society
Acalanes Fellowship Lodge

Greetings from Acalanes Fellowship Lodge #480, Free & Accepted Masons of California!


Freemasonry is the world’s first and largest fraternal organization. It is guided by the enduring belief that each man has a responsibility to make the world a better place. For more than three hundred years, Masonry has enhanced and strengthened the character of individual men by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and the search for truth – within ourselves and the larger world.


For more than a century, our little lodge has served our East Bay communities through philanthropy, community engagement, and spreading the Light of Masonry, making good men better.


Over the years, Acalanes Fellowship has rightly earned the moniker “The Friendly Lodge,” welcoming visitors from all levels of society. We welcome members regardless of race, creed, political persuasion, or family composition, because inclusiveness and connection are what Masonry is all about — meeting on the level to make the world a better place for all humanity.


Our members come from Lafayette and the surrounding area, including Moraga, Orinda, Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill, Alamo, Danville, San Ramon, Dublin, and surrounding East Bay cities.


We invite you to visit us in person to learn more about Freemasonry and our lodge. We meet the first Tuesday of each month in the evenings and invite interested men to join us starting at 5:30 for a reception, tour, and dinner, and an opportunity to meet some of the remarkable men that compose our lodge.


For more information, please visit our website at http://acalanesfellowshiplodge.com/


Sincerely,

Michael Roberts, Past Master, Acalanes Fellowship Lodge Number 480, F&AM

 
The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation
 
Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA)

Shape the Future of Transportation in Contra Costa County!


The Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) is updating the Countywide Transportation Plan (The Plan), and we need your input! Share your thoughts on improving roads, public transit, biking, walking, and all the other ways we travel in Contra Costa County. The Plan is a unique opportunity to help create a safer, more sustainable, and connected transportation system for everyone.


Take the survey to be entered in a drawing for a $100 gift card.


📋 Take the Survey Today: Countywide Transportation Plan - Survey

 

Your voice matters—join us in building a better future of transportation in our community

 
 

SHOP & SUPPORT LOCAL!

Dining and Gift Guide

This interactive PDF lists Lafayette Chamber member restaurants and gift/retail shops in our downtown! Check it out!



Downtown Lafayette Restaurant Guide 1.30.25
 
View Dining & Gift Guide
 

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