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May 2025

UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE LAFAYETTE CHAMBER


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


Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons

Wednesday, May 21, 2025, 8:15am-9:30am


Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Abio Properties

Thursday, May 22, 2025, 5:30pm-7pm


Virtual "Coffee" with the City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell

Friday, May 30, 2025, 8am-9am


JOINT Nonprofit Network: Lafayette and Concord Chambers at the Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa

Wednesday, June 4, 8:30am-10am


Rock The Plaza Summer Concert Series

Fridays, June: 6, 13, 20, 27, 6pm-8pm


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


See also:

Arts Community Blast (Current issue April-May 2025)

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UPCOMING CHAMBER EVENTS

Artisan Walk, Saturday, May 10, 2025

Lafayette Artisan Walk


Shop local, support local!


Artisan Walk is 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.

LEARN MORE HERE
Taste of Lafayette, Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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. 

 

Tickets are now sold out. Please join the waitlist here.



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.

LEARN MORE HERE

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UPCOMING EVENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM AND FOR OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY

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BeingwellCA: May is Mental Health Awareness Month

BeingwellCA


"May Is Mental Health Month — And We’re Just Getting Started"

(Featuring BeingwellCA's Greet Lafayette Cover Story)


Throughout the month, our team will be on the ground across California:

  • Delivering Trauma-Informed Crisis Response training to teachers, so that the first adult a student confides in is prepared to listen with empathy and act with care.
  • Speaking directly with high school students about mental health, anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention — in ways that are honest, hopeful, and relatable.
  • Continuing our statewide push for the California Mental Health Awareness License Plate, a campaign that invites every driver to help bring mental health into the light — even if just a traffic light.


It’s always the right time to check on someone. Not just in May.


At BeingwellCA, we make it a point to show up — even when the conversation is hard.

Because as we often say:


“We talk to strangers… it’s kinda our thing.”


We’re honored to be featured on the cover of Greet Lafayette this month, and even prouder to stand with schools, students, and families who are ready to change the way we talk about mental health."

 

Be well,

Graham Wiseman, CEO & Co-founder


CLICK TO LEARN MORE.

Lafayette Community Day - Community Foundation of Lafayette

Lafayette Community Day & Food Drive is Saturday, May 3!

Get ready for the 4th annual Lafayette Community Day.

 

On Community Day, volunteers should arrive by 8:30am, Saturday, May 3rd at Lafayette Plaza to check in at the Welcome Table. Volunteers will then walk together to their assigned Community Day Projects around town. Questions? Check out the 2025 FAQs at lafayettecommunityday.org or email info@lafayettecommunityday.org.

 

Community Food Drive

Everyone can participate in the Lafayette Community Day Food Drive. (No advance registration required.) Simply drive up and drop off your donation of non-perishable food at Lafayette Elementary School from 9:30am-11:30am or use the drop-off bin in the Plaza during the event.

 

Please note: The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano cannot accept glass containers, open or partially used products, food one year past its ‘best by’ date, alcohol, food without nutrition labels, or any frozen/refrigerated foods. Save their Food Drive Shopping List for easy reference. The food bank needs:



Here’s the schedule for the Community Day Celebration:

11:00 AM - Games and activities begin in the Plaza hosted by AARD. Music by Random Nature.

11:30 AM - Volunteers return to the Plaza from their projects. Lunch for volunteers (wristband required), catered by Rancho Cantina with ice cream sandwiches by Sideboard

12:00 PM - The LCD Nonprofit Fair also begins - Welcome-back comments, recognition, and Thank Yous.

1:00 PM - Lunch/Games/Music/Nonprofit Fair ends.

Girls Crushing Spring Pop-Up Shop
Lafayette Nursery School's Science Day of Discovery

Lafayette Nursery School's Science Day of Discovery


Make a volcano explode, shoot a rocket, make slime, dig for dinosaur bones, and test your senses! These are just a few of the many hands-on activities at the 48th annual Lafayette Nursery School Science Day. Experiments are designed for children preschool age through third grade. It’s a great experience for the whole family, and all proceeds benefit a local math or science-based charity.


Saturday, May 3, 2025, 10AM - 1PM

Lafayette Nursery School, 979 First Street, Lafayette

For More Info: https://www.lafayettenurseryschool.org

Lafayette Juniors Lifestyle Tour, May 3, 2025
Lafayette Community Garden

Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center


World Labyrinth Day!


Please join the Lafayette Community Garden and their community in song and comment before walking the labyrinth in celebration of World Labyrinth Day, dedicated to world peace.


Saturday, May 3, 11:00 AM

Lafayette Community Garden and Outdoor Learning Center, Labyrinth, 3932 Mt. Diablo Blvd., across from the Reservoir


Learn more here.

Saint Mary's Dante Club
Bay Area SpringFest, May 3, 2025
John Muir Health: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
CERT Foundation: Stop The Bleed Classes

Lamorinda CERT


Lamorinda CERT is hosting "Stop the Bleed" Classes.


It only takes 3 – 5 minutes for someone to bleed to death after being severely injured and typically takes first responders 7 or more minutes to reach a patient. If a loved one was bleeding, would you know how to help them?


"Stop the Bleed" classes are being hosted by Lamorinda CERT Foundation, and they teach bleeding control procedures including how to apply tourniquets, wound packing, and chest seals.


The next classes are Wednesday, May 7, in the Sequoia Room of the Lafayette Community Center, Elderberry Room, 500 St. Mary’s Rd. Lafayette at 3 different times. Please go to: https://bleeding.lamorindacert.org to register for the class time convenient for you.


Lamorinda CERT Foundation is a Recognized Educational Partner of the Committee for Tactical Emergency Casualty Care and the Stop the Bleed Coalition. Their instructors are trained by Stop the Bleed Coalition. There is a $10 class fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Friends Corner Book Shop Half Price Sale

Friends Corner Book Shop


Friends Corner Book Shop is having a half-price sale!


Saturday, May 10, every book in the shop will be 50% off.


Proceeds support the collection, programs, and services of the Lafayette Library.


Friends Corner Book Shop offers a wide variety of gently used books in dozens of topic areas for your shopping pleasure.


Hours of Operation:

Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm

Friday 10am-5pm

Saturday 10am-4pm

Sunday Closed



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

Rotary of Lafayette - Festival at the Res

Lafayette Rotary Club's Great Musicians Festival at the Res


Don't miss out on a free event on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 11 PM to 3 PM at the Lafayette Reservoir – Lafayette Rotary Club's Rotary Stage with music by Duke Ellington, performed by the Big Band of Rossmoor and local students. Enjoy a barbecue by the Lafayette Rotary Club and support local school music programs by purchasing raffle tickets.


The event aims to raise funds for music programs at Acalanes High School, Stanley Middle School, and two schools in Oakland. Daily parking is $7. Learn more here.

Berkeley Chamber Performances presents Dancing with Ravel Pianist Gwendolyn Mok

Berkeley Chamber Performances


Berkeley Chamber Performances presents Dancing with Ravel, Pianist Gwendolyn Mok


Saturday, May 10, 7:30 PM | Don Tatzin Community Hall


Click HERE for tickets


Acclaimed pianist and Ravel scholar, Gwendolyn Mok, invites you to experience the lush, expressive world of Maurice Ravel in an unforgettable evening of solo and chamber works.


Joined by San Francisco Symphony members Florin Parvulescu (violin) and David Goldblatt (cello), Mok presents a beautifully curated program showcasing Ravel’s emotional depth and unmistakable style. Highlights include the shimmering Valses Nobles Et Sentimentales, the ethereal Daphnis Et Chloé (Part 3), and the richly textured Piano Trio.


Don’t miss this captivating performance masterfully delivered by three award-winning Bay Area musicians in the final concert of Berkeley Chamber Performances' 2024–25 season! Free and reduced-price tickets for Youth & Students.

Stanford Blood Center: Sonesta Select Pleasant Hill
City of Lafayette

City of Lafayette: Unveiling Ceremony Honoring Saclan Heritage


You’re Invited!

The City of Lafayette warmly invites you to a special unveiling ceremony honoring the Saclan heritage and recognizing the deep, rich history of this land.


As part of the City’s ongoing commitment to cultural recognition, the Land Acknowledgment Task Force, working with artist Hannah Henry, has designed an educational sign that reflects the Saclan culture’s profound connection to the land. Two of these signs have been created—one will be installed at the Lafayette Community Center, and the other at the First Street Rain Garden.


They are excited to unveil this meaningful project and invite you to join them on May 12 at 5:00 PM, at the corner of Golden Gate Way and First Street, First Street Rain Garden, Lafayette.


Your presence will make this moment even more special as they come together to honor shared history.


Please feel free to share this invitation with others. They look forward to seeing you there! Click their May calendar for more details.

Film screening: FREE FOR ALL: The Public Library

Film screening: FREE FOR ALL: The Public Library


The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the "Free Library Movement" to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free, and the doors are open to all.


Tuesday, May 13, 7:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Don Tatzin Community Hall, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette


SAVE THE DATE!

Sweet Thursday Presents Thomas Fuller

Sweet Thursday Author Series at the Lafayette Library


Sweet Thursday presents Thomas Fuller.


Thursday, May 15, 6:30pm at the Lafayette Library.


The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller looks back at the historic 2021 and 2022 seasons in which the California School for the Deaf chased history. It followed the personal journeys of their dynamic deaf head coach, and a student who spent the majority of the season sleeping in his father’s car in the Target parking lot. It tells the story of a fiercely committed player who literally played through a broken leg in order not to miss a crucial game, as well as a myriad other heart-wrenching and uplifting narratives of players who found common purpose. Through their eyes, Fuller reveals a portrait of high school athletics, inspiring camaraderie, and deafness in America.


This is a free event, but registration is required at www.tinyurl.com/sweet-May2025. The doors will open at 6:30 for coffee and sweets. Books will be available for purchase. The program is offered by The Friends of the Lafayette Library.

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.

Cancer Support Community Hope Walk 2025

Hope Walk Benefiting Cancer Support Community


Cancer Support Community Hope Walk is Almost Here!


Register, create a team, or donate today. Let's come together as a community on Saturday, May 17th, 8:30am-12pm for the Hope Walk at Civic Park in Walnut Creek. Help bring much needed funds and awareness to Cancer Support Community's free services for cancer patients and their loved ones.


Don't forget to register your pet for a chance to win Hope Walk Grand Pet Marshal!


Register now.

Ruth Bancroft Garden Gala, May 17, 2025

Ruth Bancroft Garden Gala


This important benefit will highlight Ruth Bancroft’s peerless low-water collection while auctioning rare, curated plants and spectacular guided adventures.


The evening will feature live music from The Gold Souls, signature cocktails, gourmet food from Elisa’s Catering, and exploration of the Garden during one of our most abundant blooming periods.


May 17th at 5pm - 8pm

1552 Bancroft Road, Walnut Creek


Get tickets here!

Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation: Day on the Green!
Sunday Swing Golf: Sunday Swing Youth Foundation

Sunday Swing Golf


Things are going great over at Sunday Swing and they wanted to tell you about a new and exciting recent development…Sunday Swing Youth Foundation. Their newly formed foundation is built with the sole purpose of growing the game golf with our local youth communities.


Why Golf Matters for Youth Development:


Golf is much more than a sport. It’s a powerful tool for character development, instilling qualities like discipline, patience, and perseverance. For young players, golf offers a unique opportunity to:

• Develop Personal Responsibility: The individual nature of golf teaches young players how to set goals, manage time, and hold themselves accountable.

• Learn Social Skills: Golf provides an environment for youth to practice communication, respect for others, and good sportsmanship, skills that will serve them well in their academic, professional, and personal lives.

• Promote Physical and Mental Health: Beyond physical fitness, golf encourages mental focus, stress management, and emotional resilience, all of which contribute to a well-rounded, healthy lifestyle.

• Cultivate Inclusivity: The sport’s accessibility makes it ideal for youth of all backgrounds and skill levels to come together, fostering a sense of belonging in the community.


Their first fundraising event will happen May 19th at Stonebrae Country Club. This golf tournament will serve as a platform for young players to develop their skills while also emphasizing the life lessons that golf instills.


They are excited about the positive impact this event can have, and they would love your help us in their mission to grow the game of golf for the next generation.


CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP.

Hope Solutions: Reimagining Sacred Land
Trinity Center: Rooted In Hope

Trinity Center


At Trinity Center they remain rooted in hope that what they envision will become reality: a community working together to address the devastating effects of poverty and remove barriers to stable housing through compassionate services, education, shelter, and advocacy. They invite you to partner with them as they sow seeds of compassion, kindness, acceptance, HOPE, and OPPORTUNITY for our neighbors who are experiencing homelessness.


Join them on May 23rd at Lafayette Park Hotel for their annual spring fundraiser in support and celebration of Trinity Center’s work and mission.


Click to learn more and buy tickets.

KidFest 2025
Stanford Blood Center - Blood Drive in Sunvalley

Memorial Day Vigil


Come to a Memorial Day Vigil at the Lafayette Hillside Memorial.


You are invited to a vigil honoring those who have served and died for our country in wars in the Middle East. There will be poetry, music and messages from elected officials.


Monday, May 26, 5:30PM - 06:30PM, Lafayette Hillside Memorial, across from the Lafayette BART station.


Learn more here.

East Bay Health Spring Gala
Click for Community Calendar
Loaves and Fishes Contra Costa
Monument Crisis Center: Taps and Tacos

Monument Crisis Center Hosts Taps and Tacos


June 7, 2025, 6PM-9PM, Five Suns Brewing, Martinez, CA


Get a sip of summer! Taps and Tacos is Monument Crisis Center’s Summer fundraiser coming up on June 7, 2025, at Five Suns Brewery in Martinez. 🍺✨🌮


Enjoy unlimited tacos, craft beer and wine, silent auction, raffle, and photo booth!


Buy tickets and explore sponsorships here!

Meals on Wheels Dining to Deliver Gala 2025

Meals on Wheels' Dining to Deliver Gala


Join Meals on Wheels Diablo Region for an unforgettable evening of fine dining, dancing to The Time Bandits, and exciting auctions – featuring The Singing Auctioneer, Ellen Toscano, and NBC Bay Area’s Chief Meteorologist, Jeff Ranieri, as emcee!


Saturday, June 14, 5:30pm, Blackhawk Museum, Danville


All proceeds help provide free meals and essential services to vulnerable seniors across Contra Costa County.


Tickets: $175/person or $1,500/table of 10. Get yours today!


They’d like to extend a special thanks to their Diamond Sponsor, Pacific Gas & Electric, our Emerald Sponsor, CSAA Insurance, and our Sapphire Sponsors, Davi Produce, Sunpoint Public Adjusters, Fremont Bank, John Muir Health, Kaiser Permanente, PCS Technology, and Republic Services.



PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY!

A Brighter Day's 9th Annual Golf Tournament

Join 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 their 9th year bringing together golf, community, and purpose. Help them 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? Call (650)-867-0645.

July - Click for full Calendar of Community Events
Sustainable Contra Costa: Sustainability Awards Nominations

Sustainable Contra Costa


Who is your sustainability hero? Submit your nomination now to honor an individual, nonprofit, government program, school or business for their good work. It’s fast and easy to nominate but don’t miss the deadline of July 1st!


Get all the details HERE.



To nominate an individual, nonprofit, government program, school or business, Sustainable Contra Costa makes it easy.


Click to submit!

Lamorinda Sunrise Rotary: Car with a Cause Raffle

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. Tentative drawing date is July 4th.


Please email David Waal at davidwaal@gmail.com to get more information and purchase a ticket.

July 4th Parade Signup - Orinda Association

The Orinda Association Presents 4th of July Parade


Join The Orinda Association during their 4th of July Parade, they want you to participate!


Sign up and bring your pet, favorite car, neighborhood group or best friend!


Click for participation details!

FUTURE EVENTS

Arts & Parks Party

The Arts & Parks Party


Support live theatre AND two new downtown parks in Lafayette!


August 2, 6pm, Town Hall Theatre


The Arts & Parks Party benefits Town Hall Theatre and All Ages Recreation Downtown.


Starting at 6pm, carouse, cavort, and converse amidst canapés and confections. Enjoy cocktails from the no-host bar (also available during concert). At 7pm, settle into velvet seats upstairs for a high-energy live auction supporting the arts AND two new parks! Then at 7:15pm, prepare to be rocked by Other People's Money (2nd place in Diablo's Best Bands in East Bay), who will inspire you to dance in the aisles, sway in your seats, boogie with besties, and snuggle your sweetie. 


BUY TICKETS!

Wild Africa: Guardian of the Wild, Nov 15, 2025

Wild Africa


Wild Africa wants you to "Save the Date" for their Guardians of the Wild event.


Ticket for the November 15 event will be available for purchase shortly.


Click to learn more.


Corie Knights, WildAfrica-Co Founder

www.wildafrica.org

CLASSES AND PROGRAMS

Lafayette Community Center and Lafayette Recreation

Lafayette Recreation After-School Programs Are Back! 


When Spring Break is over—keep the fun going! 🎉


Lafayette Recreation's after-school programs at Lafayette, Springhill, and Happy Valley Elementary offer sports, arts, STEM, and more to keep kids active and engaged.


Starting right after Spring Break! Grades K-5 | Limited Spots!


Sign up today at LAFAYETTEREC.ORG


Don’t miss out—join the fun with Lafayette Recreation! 🚀

CERT Lamorinda Emergency Response Team

CERT Basic Trainings Class Series 9 weekly meetings from 6:30pm - 9:30pm


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, 6:30PM - 9:30PM

Where: Orinda Community Center, Room 9 

For More Info: https://classes.lamorindacert.org

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES & DONATION REQUESTS

White Pony Express Fundraiser

White Pony Express


White Pony Express (WPE), a leader in food recovery and distribution, is urgently calling on the community to help bridge a critical funding gap due to cuts in federal support. With 1 in 5 people in our community facing hunger and meal costs at a 20-year high, WPE remains steadfast in its commitment to providing fresh, healthy food deliveries to more than 100 nonprofits serving our most vulnerable community members. With government funding reductions threatening one-third of WPE’s budget, the organization must raise $350,000 by May 31 to support ongoing services and fresh food distributions.  


Every day, WPE rescues fresh, surplus food, and sorts, curates, and delivers it to 100+ nonprofit partners, ensuring no good food goes to waste. Despite the abundance of surplus food, only 2% is currently donated, which presents a massive opportunity to expand food access. As WPE works to scale its service model, the need for local partnerships and donor support has never been greater.  


🔹 Donate today to help WPE reach its $350,000 goal: whiteponyexpress.org/donate  

🔹 Spread the word by sharing WPE’s work on social media and through your networks.

🔹 Get involved through volunteer opportunities and partnerships.

Hope Solutions: Summer Camp Volunteers Needed
Child Advocates of Contra Costa County

Volunteers Needed to Advocate for Children in Foster Care


Join Child Advocates of Contra Costa County as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) Volunteer and make a lasting impact in the life of a local child or youth. Children with a CASA Volunteer benefit from consistent advocacy that ensures their needs are heard and addressed. They are more likely to find a safe, permanent home, succeed in school, and avoid re-entering the foster care or the juvenile justice system. There are more than 45 children and youth in our county who are still waiting to be matched with a volunteer like you.


Sign up for an info session today and learn how a few hours a week can make a difference that will last their lifetime. 

NorSled Dog Rescue

NORSLED, Northern California Sled Dog Rescue


"Hello! I’m Brulee. I’m about 5 years old and weigh 62 lbs. For the past three years, I’ve been bouncing between boarding facilities and temporary foster homes—waiting, hoping, and staying strong. I’ve been so patient, but my heart and I are READY for something more permanent. Everyone who meets me says I’m such a good girl. But don’t just take my word for it—here’s what my current temp foster parents have to say about me: "Brulee is such a laid-back, mellow sweetheart. We’ve truly loved having her with us, and if our own dog weren’t so high-energy, we’d happily keep her ourselves. Here’s what we’ve noticed about her in the past few weeks she’s been with us:

✅ Incredibly sweet and affectionate. Loves belly rubs!

✅ No howling, excessive barking, digging, or attempts to escape the yard

✅ Bonds quickly with people and quietly follows them around the house

✅ Great with respectful kids who understand her boundaries

✅ Would thrive as an only dog or with one who is calm and well-mannered

✅ Friendly with new dogs—she’ll give a polite sniff, then move along

✅ Loves curling up at our feet during conference calls

✅ Enjoys soaking up the sun in the backyard while we garden

✅ A big fan of walks—especially with her no-pull harness, she’s a breeze on leash

✅ Takes treats gently and politely from our hands

✅ We’re working on introducing her to the joy of toys—we think she’s getting there!"


So… what do you think? Will you offer this tired girl a warm, loving place to call home? Will you open your heart—and your home—to me?"


Applications to adopt are on NORSLED's website: www.norsled.org.❤️🏠🐾

Bay Area Rescue - Volunteers Needed
The Giving Exchange - SHE Campaign

The Giving Exchange


S.H.E. is BACK!


Join The Giving Exchange in celebrating and uplifting women through their Support Her Empowerment (SHE) Campaign! Their goal is to raise $10,000 to fund programs that empower women with education, vocational training, and economic opportunities. Every dollar helps create lasting change.


Support the campaign today HERE!

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
Sustainable Lafayette

ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM OUR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY

Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area Groundbreaking

Cancer Support Community of San Francisco Bay Area


Cancer Support Community San Francisco Bay Area (CSC) broke ground on its new cancer support center in Lafayette, CA on April 23, marking a major milestone in its mission to provide free, comprehensive care to those affected by cancer. The event launched the final phase of CSC’s $30 million “Rooted in Resilience” Capital Campaign, boosted by a $5 million anonymous donation match and with $2.6 million left to raise. Community leaders and public officials, including the Mayor of Lafayette and U.S. Representative Mark DeSaulnier, attended the celebration, praising CSC’s vital role in the Bay Area.

 

To learn more about Cancer Support Community’s new cancer support center, please visit cancersupport.net.

Lafayette Historical Society

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!



View Dining & Gift Guide

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