Lafayette Res Run for Education - Support Our Schools!
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Congrats Burton Valley! Two More Contests Yet to Win!
Congratulations to Burton Valley Elementary for winning the Lafayette Res Run for Education Early Bird Contest! (BVE just narrowly edged out Lafayette Elementary—by 9 runners—both impressive!)
There are Two More Contests in the Race Before the Race: Most Improved and Most Participants! Please encourage student families, friends, neighbors, run/swim/athletic clubs, scout troops, volunteer organizations, and work teams to Sign up today! Race day is Sunday, October 18.
Got a local business, organization, or club that could benefit with more brand awareness? Make a team, wear your logo gear while you run, support your school of choice, and enjoying a fun morning of team bonding! Everyone wins!
Sign up today! Each registration brings more funds to your school of choice + you might win the two contests to earn even more funds!
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Thank you renewing Chamber Members!
The members below renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership September 28 - October 4, 2026.
Canyon Club Brewery, member since 2020
Coaching by Clarisse, member since 2025
Dean Powell Homes, member since 2022
Dudum Financial & Insurance Services, Inc., member since 2004
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano, member since 2022
Girls Crushing It, member since 2021
Humann Company, member since 2012
InVibeWell Holistic Wellness, member since 2025
Keith R. Gronbach, D.D.S., Inc. - East Bay Oral Surgery, member since 2012
Mindful Littles, member since 2021
Neutral Massage and Wellness, member since 2025
Northern California Sled Dog Rescue (NorSled), member since 2023
Northrup Legal APC, member since 2021
Pho Benny, member since 2022
Siesta Valley Foundation, member since 2025
Timi Adeyemo State Farm, member since 2021
Vanguard Properties - Omar Khan, member since 2023
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Lafayette Public House is Celebrating 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
For the past five years, Lafayette Public House has been proud to partner with the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce and be part of this incredible community.
More than just a coffee shop, bar, and kitchen, Lafayette Public House has created a welcoming space where people can come together, connect, celebrate, and make memories. From morning coffee and casual catch-ups to happy hour with friends and special events on their beautiful outdoor patio, they’ve created a place that truly feels like a community gathering spot.
With a focus on quality, thoughtful service, and community at the heart of everything they do, Lafayette Public House continues to bring people together, and help make Lafayette such a special place to live, work, and gather.
📷 Paul Aldridge and Christle Gorman
📞 925-962-9537
📍50 Lafayette Circle, Lafayette, CA 94549
🌐https://www.lafayettepublichouse.com
#lafayetteca #lafayettecalifornia
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🛍️ Signature and Retail Events 🛍️
Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 18, 7:30am-10:30am
Witch Way to Mocktails - Retail Event
Saturday, October 24, 11am-3pm
Trick or Treat Street
Friday, October 30, 4pm-6pm
It's a Wonderful Life in Lafayette Holiday Celebration
Friday, December 4, 4pm-6pm
🤝 Upcoming Affinity Groups 🤝
Construction, Architecture, and Design Alliance at Kimberley Harrison Interiors
Invitation Only - Wednesday, October 7, 5pm-6:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network at Creekside Commons
Thursday, October 8, 8:30am-9:45am
Topic: “To Gala or Not To Gala” An Interactive Expert-Hosted Discussion
Lafayette Business Women at Merrill Gardens
Wednesday, October 14, 8:45am-10am
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, October 21, 8:15am-9:45am
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals Volunteer Event at the Sydney Paige Foundation
Thursday, October 29, 5:30pm-7pm
Lafayette Chamber Health and Wellness Alliance at Oakwood Athletic Club
Invitation Only - Tuesday, November 10, 5:30pm–6:30pm
✂️ Upcoming Ribbon Cuttings ✂️
Ribbon Cutting at Griswold Home Care
Tuesday, October 6, 4pm
Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Women's Health
Thursday, October 8, 4pm
Ribbon Cutting at Body Harmony – Lafayette
Tuesday, October 20, 4pm
Ribbon Cutting at Strings & Keys Music Studio
Thursday, November 5, 10am
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To Gala or Not to Gala - An Interactive Expert-Hosted Discussion - Nonprofit Network
Join fellow nonprofit professionals and community leaders for an engaging conversation on one of the most debated fundraising questions organizations face each year: Should we host a gala? This interactive discussion will explore the benefits, challenges, costs, and impact of gala fundraising events, while providing practical insights from experienced nonprofit and event industry leaders.
Through a facilitated “Conversation Café” format, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, ask questions, and exchange ideas in small-group discussions led by experts.
Thursday, October 8, 8:30–10:00 AM, Creekside Commons, 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette
Featured Panelists & Conversation Hosts:
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Libby Eppinga – Director of Donor Support and Capital Campaign, Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area
- Ivette Torres – Founder, Events by Ivette; Corporate & Nonprofit Event Management Specialist
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Shannon Cherry – Director of Philanthropy, Las Trampas
- Karen Douglas – Philanthropist and Community Volunteer
Whether you're considering launching a gala, evaluating an existing event, or exploring alternative fundraising strategies, this discussion will provide valuable perspectives and actionable takeaways.
Register here!
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Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street
Registration is now open to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses for Trick or Treat Street 2026!
Event date: Friday, October 30, 2026, 4:00pm - 6:00pm.
For a fun, safe Halloween event, children and their parents are invited to Trick-or-Treat on Mt. Diablo Blvd. from Lafayette Plaza to Dewing Ave, Lafayette Circle and in La Fiesta Square from 4:00pm - 6:00pm on Friday, October 30, 2026. Start and finish anywhere on the map! This event is free for everyone and recommended for children 9 and under. Come in costume! Don’t forget to bring your Trick-or-Treat bag. Stay in town for dinner!
All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster.” Find fun family-friendly activities in the Plaza, too! To register to participate as a vendor, fill out the form on this page: https://lafayettechamber.org/trick-or-treat.
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Nonprofit Email Blast (Current Issue - Fall 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
The Weekly Roundup, October 2, 2026
Highlights include
- Construction Cranes Downtown Got You Curious about Development Around Town?
- Share Your Ideas for Making It Easier to Get To and From the Lafayette BART Station
- Lafayette Planning Commission to Hold Public Hearing Later this Month on Changes to Land Use and Density (Zoning)
- Earthquake Preparedness
- Downtown Spotlight
➡ 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
October 2, 2026 Weekly Update
- October is Peak Fire Season
- Connecting Communities & Opportunity Along I-680
- Celebrate 50 Years of the Lafayette-Moraga Regional Trail
- Planning Ahead for Mental Health Care
- Contra Costa County Public Works Projects
- Tumble Into a Good Book!
- Don’t Let Your Cart Cost You Extra, Close It & Skip the Fee
- Calendar of Events
- Volunteer Opportunities
➡ Sign up for weekly updates HERE.
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