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UPCOMING LAFAYETTE CHAMBER EVENTS
Ribbon Cutting at Giving Partners Thrift Shop
(formally Assistance League Diablo Valley Thrift Shop)
Tuesday, June 2, 9:30am
🎶Rock the Plaza Concert Series 🎶
in Lafayette Plaza
Fridays, June 5, 12 & 26, 6pm-8pm
Lafayette Business Women in St. Perpetua Great Hall
Wednesday, June 10, 5:15pm-6:30pm
JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers at the Food Bank of CC&S
Monday, June 15, 10:30am-12noon
Ribbon Cutting at Recharge Health
Monday, June 15, 4pm
Joint Lafayette Chamber Connectors and Young Professionals at Locanda Positano
Thursday, June 18, 5:30pm-7pm
➡ Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
Lafayette Community Events Calendar
Arts Community Email Blast
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Hospice East Bay
Shoppe with purpose at Hospice East Bay Thrift Shoppes!
Alamo • Concord • Danville • Martinez • Pleasant Hill • Walnut Creek
Monday-Saturday, 10-5, Sunday, 11-5
hospicethriftshoppes.org
Hawaiian Days
Shop for some summer fun at the Hawaiian Days Sale on Saturday, May 30th! Explore the amazing selection of clothes, accessories, and knick-knacks - perfect for your summer adventures. By supporting the thrift shoppes you're helping provide quality hospice care to the community and helping the environment at the same time!
The Happiest Sale on Earth!
Love everything Disney? Stop by any of our six shoppes on Saturday, July 11th, to discover some Disney magic and find your happiness.
Pet Party
Shop a Paw-Some event, Saturday, August 8th! Pet toys, leashes, beds, crates, and more! Plus, enter the drawing for a chance to win a basket of dog goodies or a basket of cat treats!
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Making Waves
Join Futures Explored for Making Waves, the first Student Art Exhibition by Futures Explored’s Creative Arts & Media program in Concord!
Opening Reception: June 2 | 4–7 PM (Free, with light food & drinks)
Exhibit runs through June 12 (Mon–Fri, 10 AM–3 PM)
2336 Stanwell Circle, Concord
Come support our talented artists, artwork will be available for purchase!
https://www.futures-explored.org
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Joybound People & Pets
Team Trivia Nights
Wednesdays, June 3, July 1, and August 5 from 6:30-7:30 pm at Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
Unleash your competitive side and your inner trivia nerd at Joybound’s monthly Team Trivia Night! You’re invited to join trivia on the first Wednesday of every month for a night of fun at Joybound’s Walnut Creek headquarters! Invite your friends, family, co-workers, and beyond — all are welcome! Register here!
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Summer Movie Nights
Fridays, throughout June, July, and August at 6:00 pm at Joybound People & Pets, 2890 Mitchell Drive, Walnut Creek
Grab your popcorn, your family, & even your canine companion and join Joybound People & Pets for our Summer Movie Nights throughout June, July, & August. Everyone is welcome at these community film nights in Joybound’s Pavilion. Joybound is excited for a fantastic summer of special screenings of all your favorite animal films including The Secret Life of Pets, The Lion King, Balto, and many more. Check out all the film favorites and get your tickets now!
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Leslie Golden — California Landscape Paintings
Step into the landscapes of Lafayette, Briones, and Mt. Diablo through expressive oil paintings inspired by California’s changing light and seasons.
Landscape architect and painter Leslie Golden opens her Lafayette home studio for East Bay Open Studios, featuring original works ranging from intimate plein air studies to larger atmospheric landscapes. Most paintings will be displayed outdoors overlooking the very hills that inspire the work. Easy parking and access.
Plein Air Demonstration
Friday, June 5, 10 AM–12 PM
Visitors are invited to watch a painting develop on location against a sweeping Lafayette valley view rarely seen by the public. Bring sketchbooks or paints — or simply come to watch and enjoy the view.
Lafayette Open Studio
Saturday & Sunday, June 6–7, 11 AM–5 PM
Saturday & Sunday, June 13–14, 11 AM–5 PM
RSVP for studio address at www.lesliegoldenart.com.
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Dining to Deliver Gala & Auction
Join Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for the 5th Annual Dining to Deliver Gala & Auction at the Blackhawk Museum in Danville.
Inspired by this year’s theme, Everything in Bloom, the evening will celebrate new beginnings & continued growth with craft cocktails, dinner and wine, exciting auctions, and dancing—all while raising critical funds to support local seniors.
📅 June 6 from 5:30-10:30pm
📍 Blackhawk Museum - 3700 Blackhawk Plaza Circle, Danville
👉 Purchase your tickets today!
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Taps and Tacos 2026
June 6, 2026, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
1990 Market Street Concord, CA 94520
Join Monument Crisis Center for a sip of summer at the Taps & Tacos House Party! Bring your friends and get an exclusive look at the new and improved food pantry. Enjoy unlimited tacos from Papi Clary's Kitchen, endless craft beer from favorite local breweries, along with a silent auction, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to support programs. Kick off summer and celebrate the new pantry expansion! All funds raised benefit low-income families in Contra Costa County.
Purchase tickets and sponsorships here: tapsandtacos26.givesmart.com
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Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half price sale!
Saturday, June 13, every book in the shop will be 50% off. Shop hours are 10am-4pm.
Friends Corner Book Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic area of your shopping pleasure. Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm
Friday 10am-5pm
Saturday 10am-4pm
Sunday Closed
https://www.lllcf.org/friends-book-shop
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Central San 80th Birthday Bash June 13
Join Central San for a once-in-a-decade sewer party! In celebration of 80 years of service, Central San is hosting a free, community-wide Open House on Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at their headquarters and treatment plant in Martinez.
The event will offer fun for all ages, including FREE food and ice cream, behind-the-scenes tours of the wastewater treatment plant, big trucks, hands-on games and activities, educational exhibits, toilet racers (think go-karts, but with toilets), and much more.
Free off-site parking and shuttle service will be provided. Space is limited for the treatment plant tours, so preregistration is encouraged. No registration is needed for the other activities, so just drop in and enjoy!
For complete event details and to preregister for a tour, please visit: centralsan.org/80th
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Community Foundation of Lafayette
The Community Foundation of Lafayette proudly announces its 2026 Excellence Grant recipients. Each year, the Foundation awards grants to local nonprofits in the areas of Human Services, Seniors, Youth Development and Education, and Arts and Culture. The grants support organizations providing vital programs and services throughout Lafayette and surrounding communities.
This year, 32 local nonprofits are recognized for their efforts in addressing important community needs and enriching the lives of local residents.
The 2026 Excellence Grant recipients will be honored at the Foundation’s Grants Awards Ceremony in early June.
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17th Annual Senior Symposium
Community Foundation of Lafayette is hosting its 17th Annual Senior Symposium on Saturday, September 26, 2026 from 8:30 am - Noon at St. Perpetua Catholic Church. This year's theme is Understanding Alzheimer's, Dementia and MCI: Tools for the Future and will feature keynote speaker Dr. Bruce Miller, a renowned neurologist and Director of Dementia Care at UCSF.
Please visit www.cflafayette.org. to register for this FREE event and learn about updated program information as it becomes available.
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Sweet Thursday Author Series
The Peach Seed by Anita Gail Jones explores the long-lasting effects of the transatlantic slave trade on one family. The family lore of gifting a miniature monkey carved from a peach pit passes down a legacy of sorrow, joy, and strength. The free program is on Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 pm, but registration is required at tinyurl.com/sweet-June2026.
Event will be held in the Don Tatzin Community Hall at the Lafayette Library. This program is presented by Friends of the Lafayette Library.
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GRAND ROUNDS with Master Gardeners at the Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center
Saturday, June 20, 11:00 - 11:30
Join garden members as they tour with Master Gardeners the Lafayette Community Garden.
Get questions about flower, natives, fruit and vegetable gardening answered as you learn about the community garden located at 3932 Mt. Diablo Boulevard, across from the Lafayette Reservoir.
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The Toast
📅 Saturday, June 20th, 11am–4pm
📍 Main Event: The Ramp Restaurant, San Francisco — plus 100+ locations across the Bay Area
🔗 Details: tinyurl.com/fatherstoast
About The Toast
Raise one for someone who raised you. This Father's Day weekend, we're attempting to set the all-time public Father's Day fundraising record to benefit The Movember Foundation and the Travis Manion Foundation — raising $250,000+ for men's mental health and veterans' families.
The Toast is a coordinated Father's Day event held across 100+ bars, restaurants, and venues throughout the Bay Area. Attendees make a voluntary charitable contribution of any amount, receive a free Fathers beer, and share a toast to someone who shaped their life. We'll have games, prizes, activities, live music, and celebrity toasts from athletes and influencers — with CrossFit, Every Man Jack, Therabody, and NADS Organic Underwear also participating.
Our goal is to make Father's Day more meaningful, more fun, and use the moment to raise real support for the people who show up for their families every day.
About Fathers Brewing
Fathers is a clean, organic beer brand built by a group of Bay Area dads who wanted to make a better beer for the modern drinker — crisp, refreshing, USDA Organic, and made with transparency from grain to glass. Our tagline is simple: Clean Beer Tastes Better.
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Free Concert in the Grove - Blue River Band
Featuring local faves, the Blue River Band. An acoustic mix of soft and spirited songs flowing through Americana, weaving through country, folk, and original tunes, all carried by rich harmonies and a warm, easygoing style.
Bring chairs, blankets, and a picnic. Lots of free parking and the concert is free!
Saturday, June 20, 2026 6:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lafayette Christian Church, The Church on the Trail, 584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette
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Public Art Murals Workshop!
Wednesday, June 24, 4:00–5:00 p.m.
City Offices, 3675 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Room 240
Learn more about the Lafayette Downtown Murals Program and meet members of the Public Art Committee and ABG Art Group. The workshop will include a presentation on potential muralists, information about the mural program, and an opportunity to share feedback and ideas as the project moves forward. We hope you’ll join the conversation and help shape the future of public art in downtown Lafayette.
For more information about the mural program, click here:
https://www.lovelafayette.org/city-hall/commissions-committees/public-art-committee/murals#!/
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Free Concert in the Grove - Random Nature
Featuring Random Nature, performing your favorite one-hit wonders and rock n roll hits from the 1960s to the early 2010s. Plenty of free parking. Bring chairs, blankets, & a picnic to enjoy the evening!
Saturday, June 27, 2026 6:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Lafayette Christian Church, The Church on the Trail, 584 Glenside Drive, Lafayette
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Submit a Nomination for the Leadership in Sustainability Awards
Do you know an individual, nonprofit, government program, school, or business that deserves to be recognized for their good work? Sustainable Contra Costa's Leadership in Sustainability Award nominations are open now and will close on July 3rd. Nominating is fast and easy, but don’t miss the deadline!
All the details are here. The awards will be presented at the 18th Annual Sustainability Awards Event on September 16, 2026.
Submit your nomination HERE
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New Pastor is coming to Lafayette United Methodist Church
July 5, 10am, 955 Moraga Road
LUMC is welcoming a new Pastor, Rev. Mark Cordes, his first Sunday will be July 5th, but worship services are weekly at 10am. Kids Club and childcare available. BBQ Lunch following.
Parking: On the street, in the front circle, next to the preschool playground or the back parking lot off Lafayette Circle.
Come visit us every Sunday for Worship or at our website https://thelumc.org
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Front Porch Music Presents
This special evening highlights the amazing talent within the Front Porch Music community, bringing together a diverse lineup of local artists who represent the depth, warmth, and creativity of the region’s vibrant music scene.
Now entering its fourth year, Front Porch Music PRESENTS quarterly music at Town Hall Theatre continues its mission of uplifting adult and emerging musicians while supporting the broader arts community.
Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM thru 09:00 PM
Town Hall Theatre Co, 3535 School Street, Lafayette 94549
Town Hall Box Office, (925) 283-1557
https://www.townhalltheatre.com/front-porch
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Cooking with Kids Foundation
Sign your kids up for fun, hands-on cooking classes with Chef Lynda's Cooking with Kids Foundation!
Lafayette Park & Rec. Chinese Dinner Camp Dates:
Come and make a yummy Chinese dinner with us. Menu: Pot Stickers, Chinese Chicken Salad, Beef / Tofu with Asparagus, Chicken / Tofu Chow Mein, dry cooked green beans, fried rice, Egg Foo Yung, sizzling rice soup, and for dessert, almond cookies & steamed egg cake.
July 20–24, 2026
Morning Session
- Activity #: 15517
- Days: Monday–Friday (5 days)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Ages: 7–8 years
- Class Fee: $334
- Materials Fee: $54
Afternoon Session
- Activity #: 15522
- Days: Monday–Friday (5 days)
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Ages: 9–13 years
- Class Fee: $334
- Materials Fee: $54
July 27–31, 2026
Morning Session
- Activity #: 15518
- Days: Monday–Friday (5 days)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Ages: 7–8 years
- Class Fee: $334
- Materials Fee: $54
Afternoon Session
- Activity #: 15521
- Days: Monday–Friday (5 days)
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Ages: 9–13 years
- Class Fee: $334
- Materials Fee: $54
August 3–7, 2026
Morning Session
- Activity #: 15519
- Days: Monday–Friday (5 days)
- Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
- Ages: 7–8 years
- Class Fee: $334
- Materials Fee: $54
Afternoon Session
- Activity #: 15520
- Days: Monday–Friday (5 days)
- Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Ages: 9–13 years
- Class Fee: $334
- Materials Fee: $54
👉 Offered through the Lafayette Park and Recreation Department
📍 Lafayette Community Center - 500 St. Mary's Road, Lafayette
🌐 Register HERE
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Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week
September 24-30, 2026
Calling all restaurants! Join Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano during Hunger Action Month for a meaningful way to help raise awareness and help fight hunger in our community! Foodbankccs.org/restaurant
Interested in being a sponsor? Check out the flyer and email sponsorships@foodbankccs.org to make your commitment!
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
FROM OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY
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Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area
Cancer Support Community SF Bay Area provides comprehensive support programs to cancer patients, caregivers, and their loved ones at no cost. Their new cancer support center now under construction in Lafayette, will host several beautiful spaces to quietly reflect and restore spirits.
Commemorate your experience, honor a loved one, or make a meaningful gift with unique tribute opportunities, including custom engraved pavers. Learn more at cancersupport.net or contact Libby Eppinga at leppinga@cancersupport.net.
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Lafayette Historical Society
Step back in time with the Lafayette Historical Society! From nearly 3,500 historic photographs to fascinating artifacts and firsthand stories from longtime residents, the History Room is a hidden gem for anyone curious about our town’s past.
Located downstairs in the Lafayette Library, it’s a place to explore, research, and rediscover the moments that shaped our community. History isn’t just something to read about—it’s waiting to be experienced right here in Lafayette.
👉 For more information, or to make a donation, visit HERE.
Photo: Now the location of Mechanics Bank
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Cars 2nd Chance
Got a car collecting dust? Cars 2nd Chance, a program run by volunteers of Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, transforms your unwanted vehicle into a force for good. By donating, you’ll support meaningful community initiatives, with half the proceeds directed to a charity of your choice. Visit cars2ndchance.org to make a difference today!
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Turn Your Company's Values into Something People Can See
Most companies have values. Fewer find meaningful ways to live them.
White Pony Express partners with local businesses to design CSR programs built around food recovery, community service, and real neighborhood impact — engaging your employees, strengthening your culture, and delivering results you can measure and share.
Long-term partnerships. Visible outcomes. A community that notices.
Let's talk: development@whiteponyexpress.org
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Summer Fun at Hope Solutions
June - July in Pleasant Hill and Concord
Hope Solutions is seeking volunteers to help make summer camps in Pleasant Hill and Concord a fun and memorable experience for local children.
Community members can also support students in need by donating filled backpacks to help them start the school year strong. Scan the QR codes for more information on how to get involved and make a difference this summer.
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Flexible Volunteer Opportunities Now Open in Lamorinda
Looking for a way to give back locally without committing to weekly meetings?
A new project-based volunteer group in Lamorinda is organizing hands-on service opportunities that fit your schedule. Sponsored by Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary, the group is designed for people who want to make a difference in the community, without the structure of a traditional club.
Recent and upcoming projects include creek and park restoration at Las Trampas Creek and the adjoining park, community improvement efforts at local venues, and support for regional nonprofits like John Muir Land Trust.
Volunteers participate on a project-by-project basis, choosing activities that match their interests, availability, and energy. Whether you can help once or want to stay involved, there’s a place to contribute. This flexible approach is helping more residents get involved in meaningful local service on their own terms.
To learn more or sign up for upcoming projects, visit: https://lamorindasunrise.org/get-involved.
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Sunflower Hill Corporate Volunteer Days
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity that makes a difference? Bring your corporate team to volunteer at the Sunflower Hill Garden at Hagemann Ranch in Livermore at 455 Olivina Ave.
Now booking two groups a month from through October.
👉 Find more information and set up a Corporate Volunteer Day HERE.
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Volunteer with Pledge to Humanity
Volunteering with Pledge to Humanity is a powerful way to turn compassion into action and make a real difference in people’s lives. Volunteer to serve at shelters, make meals for the unhoused, help clean up Walnut Creek, and many other opportunities!
Join Pledge to Humanity and be part of a movement that proves humanity is at its best when we serve others.
👉 Sign up for e-newsletters HERE, volunteer HERE, or register for a team service project HERE
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