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Lafayette Res Run for Education Healthy Lifestyles Fair
Spaces are filling up quickly to participate as a vendor or nonprofit in the Lafayette Res Run for Education Healthy Lifestyles Fair!
The Healthy Lifestyles Fair takes place on race day, October 19, 7:30 am to 10:30 am, on Lafayette Circle next to the Start/Finish line. Cost is $150 for vendors and $75 for nonprofits to reserve a 10x10 space to set up and promote your business and healthy opportunities for racers, their families, and friends.
Current vendors participating in the Healthy Lifestyles Fair:
You can find more information regarding the registration as a vendor in the Healthy Lifestyles Fair on our Chamber website here.
Questions about the Healthy Lifestyles Fair? Please contact Director of Membership Engagement, Kate Mason, via email: kate@lafayettechamber.org.
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Help us spread the word about the 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival: Sept. 20 & 21 in downtown Lafayette, CA!
The 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival will be held Saturday, September 20, 10:00am-7:00pm and Sunday, September 21, 10:00am-6:00pm in Downtown Lafayette, CA.
Featuring 4 stages with 20+ bands, 250 artist / craft booths, 4 kid zones, wide selection of California varietals and craft beers, local dining + shopping! Free Admission. Take BART to the Festival!
Beautiful downtown Lafayette is a short walk from BART (Lafayette Station), just off the Central Lafayette exit of Highway 24, and convenient to local bike trails. Insider tip: park at any BART station and take BART to the Lafayette Station! Free Festival parking is available in the BART Lafayette Station parking lots with an easy walk or free shuttle ride to the Festival. Complimentary bike valet is located at 81 Lafayette Circle.
View music schedule and learn more at https://lafayettefestival.com
Produced by the Lafayette Chamber. Presenting sponsors include BMW, City of Lafayette, Lafayette Park Hotel & Spa, Mechanics Bank, and Pacific Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Hospital.
Sign up for updates on the official site: https://lafayettefestival.com and follow us on social media at @lafayettefestival #lafayettefestival
Press Release, Calendar Entry, Media Assets, Social Media links - CLICK HERE.
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Lafayette Chamber Board of Directors Petition Now Available for 2026-2027
Are you ready to get involved in your Chamber and your community? The petition to run for the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is now available at the Chamber Office, 251 Lafayette Circle. The petition can be downloaded here. The petition must be signed by five current Chamber members and returned to the office by 1pm on September 4, 2025. The term of office for the new Directors will be January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2027.
The Lafayette Chamber Board is comprised of 17 elected representatives, 2-3 appointed directors-at-large, and a few non-voting advisors. The Board is the policy making arm of the Chamber and has final authority in all decisions affecting the organization. Board members are required to attend, at their expense, the annual Planning Retreat in January and monthly Board lunch meetings. In addition, they are expected to actively serve on at least one Chamber committee. For more information or to obtain a paper petition, call the Chamber office at 925- 84-7404.
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The following businesses/organizations recently joined the Lafayette Chamber! We encourage you to visit their website to learn more.
Club Champion
Cason Kirkpatrick
965 Moraga Road, Lafayette, CA
Club Champion is the world’s top club fitter, with more than 140 locations. Each custom club studio offers industry-leading Master Fitters who fit and handcraft every club to your unique needs.
Category: Fitness, Sports & Recreation
Say Hello to Grounding
Nanette Santos
Pleasant Hill, CA
We help people discover calm and connection through meditation, bouquets, and dried floral art made with flowers we grow organically.
Category: Garden & Landscaping
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THANK YOU to our
RENEWING CHAMBER MEMBERS
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The following members renewed their Lafayette Chamber membership 8/18/2025 - 8/24/2025.
RoundUp Saloon has been a member since 1985 **WOW 40 Years!**
Thank you for your support and participation in both the Lafayette Art & Wine Festival and Lafayette Res Run for Education over the past 40 years!
Bethel Care Homes, member since 2014
Dan Fitzpatrick Team - Matt Boone, member since 2023
Grateful Gatherings, member since 2022
Lafayette Rotary Club, member since 1996
Lamorinda Gynecology & Surgery, member since 2022
Ring Construction, Inc., member since 2008
SpotOn, member since 2023
The Hideout Kitchen, member since 2018
The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation, member since 2024
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Celebrating 20 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
KKIQ 101.7 FM & Bay Country 94.5 FM/92.1 FM has been a trusted voice in the East Bay for decades, providing live and local radio that connects directly with the community. From highlighting local events and organizations to keeping listeners informed and entertained, KKIQ 101.7 FM & Bay Country 94.5 FM/92.1 FM is dedicated to serving the people who live and work here. Our commitment extends to supporting local businesses by offering effective advertising opportunities that reach an engaged, hometown audience. As a true community partner, KKIQ 101.7 FM & Bay Country 94.5 FM/92.1 FM is proud to be both a reliable resource and a platform that strengthens the bond between residents and the local community.
📷: Left to Right – Mel McKay, Patrick Gutierrez, and Kristi Willard
📞: 510-364-5813
📍: 7901 Stoneridge Drive, Suite 525, Pleasanton
🌐: https://www.kkiq.com
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Celebrating 5 Years with the Lafayette Chamber!
Reasonable Books opened at the beginning of COVID in late 2020, and our Chamber membership has been a great source of support and marketing, along with an avenue for us to make many friends in this beautiful city, Lafayette. A lot has changed in the last five years, and we’re looking forward to continuing this journey in a community of lovers of great literature, history, science, philosophy, and timely titles. We are very grateful to be neighbors here and for the support of the Chamber and the community it represents.
📷: Elizabeth Winnacker (daughter of Rudy Winnacker), with Rudy Winnacker (Co-owner with wife, Betty Winnacker who was not available for the photo)
📞: 925-385-3026
📍: 3645 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Ste. C, Lafayette, California 94549
🌐: https://reasonable.online
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Ribbon Cutting at Justine Macfee Interior Design
Friday, September 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lafayette Chamber Nonprofit Network at Creekside Commons
Thursday, October 2, 8:30am - 11:00am
Lafayette Business Women at Collab Fertility
Wednesday, October 8, 8:45am - 10:00am
Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Gynecology and Surgery
Wednesday, October 8, 5:30pm
Lafayette Chamber Connectors at Creekside Commons
Wednesday, October 15, 8:15am-9:30am
Ribbon Cutting at CrossWaterCreek Outfitters
Wednesday, October 15, 4:00pm
Lafayette Chamber Young Professionals at Abio Properties
Thursday, October 16, 5:30pm-7:00pm
"Coffee" with City of Lafayette Mayor Susan Candell
Friday, October 24, 8am
➡ Lafayette Chamber Events Calendar ⬅
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☕️ Coffee & Festival Chat
Tuesdays in August | 9:00 AM | Lafayette Chamber Office
Have questions about your booth, signage, setup, or anything festival related? Join us for a Coffee & Festival Chat — a casual 1-hour morning coffee session with Sara and the Chamber team. Whether you're a vendor, sponsor, volunteer, or just need clarity on logistics, this is your chance to get answers, troubleshoot details, and connect face-to-face with the crew making it all happen.
Space is limited — our conference room only fits so many chairs 😉. RSVPs are encouraged so we can make sure your questions get answered.
Just bring your questions (and your caffeine cravings) — we’ll have the coffee.
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Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street
Lafayette’s Trick or Treat Street – Registration is now open to downtown Lafayette Chamber member businesses for Trick or Treat Street 2025!
Event date: Friday, October 24, 2025, 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 24, 2025. 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!
Find fun family-friendly events in the Plaza, too!
All participating businesses will display a “Trick-or-Treat Poster.”
Click here to fill out the form: https://lafayettechamber.org/trick-or-treat
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Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano
Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano - Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week
September 24 - 30
In honor of their 50th anniversary in service to the community, they will be embarking on their first-ever Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week, September 24 - 30. This event will take place during Hunger Action Month, an annual month-long effort to raise awareness about hunger and food insecurity in our community.
Between now and August 31st, they’ll be inviting local restaurants to partner with them and donate back a percentage of sales from menu items during September 24-30. Each restaurant will be featured on their website and social media pages, along with benefiting from media coverage leading up to the event. Community members will have several restaurants to choose from and will be able to ‘dine for a cause’ that week and take action to support our mission…a win-win-win for all!
Join their network of cafes and restaurants for the inaugural Bite Back Hunger Restaurant Week. -> Click here!
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Tap and Ride: A new way to pay for BART with bank cards, Apple Pay and Google Pay
Starting Wednesday, August 20, BART riders can skip the Clipper card and pay adult fares directly at fare gates with contactless credit/debit cards or mobile wallets like Apple Pay and Google Pay. No setup is required—just tap in and out with the same card or device. Riders using discounts (youth, senior, Clipper START) must still use Clipper. Be sure to avoid “card clash” by removing extra cards before tapping. More info: bart.gov/contactless
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Upright Engineering
✨ Office Space for Rent in Lafayette! ✨
Looking for a bright, convenient workspace in the heart of Lafayette? Upright Engineering, 3705 Mt. Diablo Blvd is now available — rent the combined unit (Suites A & B) or as two separate suites.
💵 $3,150/month for both suites (includes water, trash, and landscaping!)
📍 Prime location with easy access to downtown Lafayette
💡 Tenant covers only electricity & internet
🌿 Well-maintained property with professional curb appeal. Perfect for small businesses, creative teams, or anyone ready to upgrade their work environment.
📷 Photo album available here — tours welcome!
📞 Contact Mickey Huey at 925-258-6818 or message him for details.
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Rivulet Chiropractic Room Availability
Hello! My name is Dr. Christina Alba of Chiropractor Lafayette CA - Rivulet Chiropractic. I have a room available to sublease!
📐7’4” x 12’7” size room with skylight
🪟View of the redwood trees 🌲
🅿️ Parking for clients, patients
🚶🏽♂️Walking distance to Local Kitchens, Library, Sideboard and local schools 🏫
If you are a chiropractor, acupuncturist, massage therapist, consultant or professional seeking a calm environment, then this may be the space for you!
📞 Call 925-900-8062 or DM for more info.
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Trinity Center is Hiring Their Next Executive Director
Lead. Inspire. Expand Opportunity.
For more than a decade, Trinity Center has been a beacon of dignity, stability, and hope for adults experiencing homelessness and poverty in Contra Costa County. As they look to the future, they are seeking an experienced, courageous, compassionate, and visionary leader to serve as their next Executive Director (ED).
This is a full-time, salaried position with a range of $125,000–$150,000, depending on experience. Trinity Center offers employer-subsidized health benefits, dental, vision, and life insurance. The role requires regular in-person presence at our Walnut Creek center (minimum 3 days/week), with occasional evening or weekend events.
To apply, please send a single PDF that includes your resume and cover letter to: EDJob@TrinityCenterWC.org. Read the full description here.
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City of Lafayette: The Weekly Roundup
This week’s updates from City Manager, Niroop Srivatsa highlight:
- SB79 Would Allow Dense Housing to be Built Near Transit Without Regard to Wildfire Danger - Write to Your State Representatives Today!
- Republic Services Offers On-Property Cart Service for Disabled Residents
- Help Spread the Word About the 2025 Lafayette Art & Wine Festival on Sept. 20 & 21
- City Council Special Meeting on Tuesday
- Roadwork Advisories
➡ Sign up to receive City notifications: Sign up for meeting agendas and Lafayette’s publications at bit.ly/LafayetteNotifications. Also, find out how to follow the City of Lafayette on social media at https://www.lovelafayette.org/connect.
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Supervisor Candace Andersen Weekly Update
August 22, 2025, Weekly Update
➡️ Essential Community Services
➡️ Sustainability Awards Gala September 17th!
➡️ September Community Health Series
➡️ Lafayette Town Hall Theatre Presents Alabaster
➡️ Countywide Transportation Plan to be Updated
➡️ EBRPD Free Fishing Day on August 30th
➡️ Waste Reduction Community Grant Applications Open
SAVE THE DATES! Contra Costa County Community Impact Fund Town Hall Meetings - Where should $1 Million be spent in District 2?
You're invited to join Supervisor Andersen for a series of town hall meetings to learn more about Contra Costa County’s Community Impact Fund and to provide your input about where $1 Million should be spent in the Lamorinda, San Ramon Valley and Walnut Creek communities in District 2.
Come share your feedback and ask questions.
Wednesday, September 10 – Walnut Creek, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Parkmead Elementary School
Monday, September 15 – San Ramon Valley, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Danville Community Center
Wednesday, September 24 – Lamorinda, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Lafayette Veterans Hall
Additional information and how to RSVP to a session coming soon.
Measure X Community Advisory Board - Alternate Seat
Supervisor Andersen is looking for an individual from the Lamorinda Area who represents broad and diverse voices and perspectives to fill the District 2 Alternate Seat. To be considered for this seat, candidates must either live or work in District 2. The Measure X Community Advisory Board currently meets quarterly.
Measure X is a countywide 20-year, ½ cent sales tax approved by Contra Costa County voters on November 3, 2020. Collection of the tax began on April 1, 2021. The ballot measure language stated that the intent of Measure X is “to keep Contra Costa’s regional hospital open and staffed; fund community health centers, emergency response; support crucial safety-net services; invest in early childhood services; protect vulnerable populations; and for other essential county services.”
To learn more about the Measure X Advisory Body visit click here.
Sign up for Weekly Updates here.
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Highlight Your Chamber Membership!
Showcase your Lafayette Chamber membership on your website or marketing materials with the official Chamber logo! Simply email your request to info@lafayettechamber.org.
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