News & Events from the Lafayette Chamber
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Tuesday, September 4, 2018
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Jay Lifson, Executive Director
251 Lafayette Circle, Ste 150, Lafayette, CA
Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9am-4pm, Friday 9am-1pm
Office will be closed Monday, September 17 for Festival cleanup.
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The 23rd Annual Lafayette Art and Wine Festival - it's almost here!
Saturday, September 15, 10am-7pm & Sunday, September 16, 10am-6pm
An estimated 80,000 people stroll our downtown footprint visiting commercial booths; viewing art and handmade crafts; enjoying foods from our local restaurants and food trucks; tasting wines and microbrews, pausing to enjoy continuous music from our three main stages and a kids stage. Don't miss the kids activities and rides! Thanks to our many sponsors who help make this event possible.
We have one Commercial Booth Space available, contact Sara at (925) 284-7404 or via email at
Sara@LafayetteChamber.org
to book it!
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Fred Lothrop – Friend of the Chamber
Earlier this month, we lost one of our great friends and community volunteer. Fred Lothrop, an Emergency Preparedness Commissioner and resident of Lafayette for many years passed on. Fred helped the Chamber and the city prepare for disasters, and was an experienced Ham Radio operator. He helped us develop a Dispatch Program for the Art & Wine Festival, which handled all requests, emergencies and deliveries. He also worked the Start/Finish line of the Annual Reservoir Run for Education. He assembled a team that was out on the course giving us live reports on what was happening. Fred also helped create the annual Safety Fair. He was a gentle man who was always calm and always had a smile. The Chamber Staff and the Art & Wine Committee members send our condolences to his family.
His Memorial Service will be held on September 8, 1pm at All Episcopal Church, 2220 Cedar Street (at Spruce) in Berkeley. There will be a reception following the service. ). Parking will be difficult; carpooling is strongly suggested.
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Welcome to Our Newest Chamber Members!
The following businesses have joined the Chamber the week of August 27-30. We encourage you to learn more about them through their websites.
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Special Meeting Scheduled to talk about all things PG&E
Monday, September 10, 4pm, Lafayette Library and Learning Center (Community Room)
Please note that the special City Council meeting concerning PG&E on September 10, 2018, will begin at 4pm. The regular City Council meeting will begin at 7pm, following the special meeting.
Coming up is a special meeting that includes our City Council, PG&E, the CPUC (California Public Utilities Commission) and the public. The purpose of the meeting will be to create trust and confidence that Lafayette’s gas pipelines are safe, well-managed and supported by all parties. This issue has complicated layers, with many questions from the public that challenge the reasoning behind such anticipated programs like the removal of hundreds of trees. PG&E must respond to many unanswered questions before this special meeting on September 10th. The meeting will be held at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center (Community Room). Focused goals, alternatives and informed compromise are being asked for by residents that have weighed in on this subject. You can read many of the comments by visiting
lafayettelistens.com.
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Board of Directors – Last Call
It’s not too late to file a petition to run for the Board of Directors of the Chamber. There is a petition with the specifics inserted in the
September/October newsletter. Deadline is September 14th. The commitment is not over-whelming and your input is valued. Become part of the decision-making body, that guides the work the chamber does for our community. View a list of our current board
here.
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Lafayette Chamber Proud Member Decals
The Chamber now has Proud Member decals for your window. Features our new logo. Stop by the office to get yours!
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Lafayette Res Run for Education
Sunday, October 21, 2018, 8am 5K start, 8:15am 10K start, 8:45am 2mile start
5K/10K (12 & Up): $40
5K/10K (11 & Under): $25
2 Mile: $25
For details about this year's Res Run for Education,
click here. Ready to register?
If you have a group larger than 10, please contact Sara at (925) 284-7404 or via email at
Sara@LafayetteChamber.org for registration.
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Holiday Stroll and Shop
Friday, December 7, 6:30pm-8:00pm, Downtown Lafayette
We are excited to announce that we have extended our annual “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday event on Friday, December 7 by including a stroll down Mt. Diablo Blvd. from 6:30pm-8:00pm. Start your early Holiday shopping by visiting our local businesses and take advantage of their special pricing. Join your partner or friends to enjoy the Holiday experience. Look for the participating businesses and restaurants in our upcoming email blasts and online.
If you are a local business or restaurant and would like to participate in this event, please contact Barbara Gilmore at
barbara@lafayettechamber.org and we will put you on the map that will be distributed at the “It’s a Wonderful Life” Holiday event as well as being listed on our website. Sign up early.
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Let’s go paperless!
As you know, we are converting to our new website and will have the ability to email your invoices to your email. Please check out your contact info on our website at
www.lafayettechamber.org and advise of any corrections or changes to your business email.
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In need of your promotional materials for our business showcase area!
We need your business cards, brochures etc.for our business showcase area. We get numerous walk-ins everyday and we want to stock our new shelves with your business materials and flyers!
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Job Board!
Last week the Lafayette Chamber launched a
new website, and one of the features is a job board. The following businesses have let us know they are hiring.
Boys & Girls Club of Contra Costa
Misto Lino
Patxi's Pizza
MaidPro Lamorinda
MCE
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Member News, Events & Announcements
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Evening Concert with The Klipptones
With schools now back in session, we are hoping you had a happy ending of summer!
Dr. Amin Samadian and team has paired up with our local State Farm agent,
Mr. Bryan Silveira, in inviting you to our office evening concert event that will be held on September 6 from 5:00pm-8:00pm at 23 Orinda Way Third floor balcony. We anticipate a fun evening with a local Bay Area band,
The Klipptones, who play fantastic jazz/blues tunes. In addition to the band, we will be providing a taco bar and beverages for guests. Please pass along the word and bring family or friends as this will be a night to remember! For more information and to RSVP
click here.
Lamorinda Business Women (LABWO) is launching its first evening social!
Thursday, September 6, 5:30-7:30pm, Captain Vineyards, 1969 Joseph Dr., Moraga
The event will include a visit of the Captain Vineyards premises, an initiation to wine growing, a visit of the wine making and storage areas, and of course wine tasting with food pairing. Hosted by Susan and Sal Captain, leading members of the Lamorinda Wine Growers Association who have lived in Moraga for over 20 years and now teach their craft to the community. The visit and tasting is $25 per person. Send a check to Judy Vared, P.O. Box 44, Moraga, CA 94556 (make checks out to Captain Vineyards) by Friday, August 31 to reserve your spot. There is a maximum number of participants set at 30 people and confirmations are first come, first served, so do not delay sending your check.
www.facebook.com/LamorindaBusinessWomen
Sanitas Customized Mini Face Lift Event at spavia
Tuesday, September 11, 6pm-8pm, 45a Crescent Dr, Pleasant Hill
Join us for a night of customized mini facial services featuring our Sanitas skincare line. Receive a skin consultation with our experienced skin care therapists, customized product recommendations, nibbles, and wine! $15 reserves your spot and can be used towards any purchase in our spa boutique.
RSVP here.
Lamorinda Entrepreneurs Panel Event: Building a Thriving Service Business
Wednesday, September 12, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM, Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante
Lamorinda Entrepreneurs continues its 2018 schedule with a lively discussion about starting, growing and running a service business. The panel will include local business leaders:
Julia Glyde,
Kirsten Howe, and
Nizar Ayadi. Learn about the challenges, opportunities and strategies in service businesses. No host bar. Please note Orinda Country Club dress code: collared shirts for men and no denims. Learn more about Lamorinda Entrepreneurs at
http://lamorindaentrepreneurs.com.
RSVP here.
SIP & SMILE
You are cordially invited to SIP & SMILE on Wednesday September 12, 4-7:00p at 101 Gregory Lane #25 Pleasant Hill. Come meet us: Teresa, Your Perfect Smile (a teeth whitening salon); Alexa, The Wax boutique (waxing & spray tanning) and Kim, 2Gorgis Wellness (cmt, esthetician & health coach). Serving wine & bites! For more information contact Teresa at
teresa_ypsmile@yahoo.com.
Coming soon: Diablo magazine's annual FOOD & FINE DINING ISSUE
This November, Diablo magazine spotlights food, wine, and fine dining. When it comes to food and dining out, our readers have great taste, and they look to Diablo magazine for the latest in the East Bay Area food scene. November issue advertising deadline is September 14. For more information and to reserve your space, contact Linda Bowers at
lbowers@dcpmail.com.
82nd Annual Walnut Festival Twilight Parade
September 15, 6pm-9pm, N Main Street, Walnut Creek
The Walnut Festival Association is excited for this year's parade. The theme is "82 Years - Building Dreams and Making Memories". Our participants represent a variety of schools, businesses, non-profit groups from our local communities. The Pacific Coast Judges Association will be judging the parade. After the results are tallied, the band awards will be announced at the gazebo in Civic Park. Free!
www.TheWalnutFestival.org
Walnut Festival "Celebrating 82 Years of Community Service"
Thursday, September 20 5pm-10pm; Friday, September 21, 5pm-11pm; Saturday September 22, 11am-11pm; Sunday, September 23, 11am-8pm, Heather Farm Park
The four-day Festival offers family-friendly entertainment, two stages of live music, a large carnival with more than 30 rides, a kid zone, a showcase of amazing local and regional talent including artists, craftsmen, designers, jewelers, builders, food specialties, craft beer garden and more! Kid Zone open Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23 12noon-5pm. Admission is $10, $1 off with can of food donation, free admission for 65+, Active Military and children under 5.
www.TheWalnutFestival.org
Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) Sponsors Candidates Night
The Lafayette Homeowners Council (LHC) is sponsoring its yearly Candidates Night on September 20th at 7 p.m. at the Lafayette Veterans Memorial Center at 3780 Mt. Diablo Blvd. All residents are welcome! This year five candidates will be on the November ballot for just two City Council positions. Each candidate will have five minutes to introduce themselves and speak regarding their individual positions on various issues regarding our City. After each candidate has spoken, the audience will be able to ask questions of any candidate. Also this year there are four Lafayette School Board positions open and just four candidates. For this reason, the School District decided not to participate in the November election and each candidate will join the School Board as members. However, the LHC invited the School Board “candidates” to its Candidates Night and asked each to introduce themselves and speak for 2-3 minutes regarding their views on schools and education in Lafayette. The meeting will also include a brief “Annual Meeting” agenda by the LHC and we also hope to hear from our Mayor. So all please Come, Listen, Question & Decide!
Las Trampas 9th annual Walk n’ Roll
You can combine your daily exercise with a fun family event. $25.00 includes breakfast, live entertainment, Whole Foods bag, raffle prizes and a T-shirt. Join Las Trampas for our 9th annual Walk n’ Roll 1 mile walk, roll or run on Saturday, September 22th from 9:00am to 12:00pm at 3460 Lana Lane along the beautiful streets of Lafayette and ending at the Lafayette Plaza Park for the celebration. Register at
www.lastrampas.org or call 925-310-2363.
Lamorinda Republican Women Federation September Meeting
The meeting is held at the Orinda Country Club, 315 Camino Sobrante, Orinda
Catharine Baker the 16th Assembly District Representative, is the LRWF Monthly
Speaker on Thursday, September 27 at 11:30. She is a Republican Assembly person serving since 2014 for the Lamorinda and Tri-Valley areas. This talk will be highly informative and offers a chance to hear about the changing dynamics of the Golden State’s politics first hand. The meeting will take place at the Orinda Country Club. Please contact Edith Hite at 925-937-7112 to make a reservation For more information regarding this event
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Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Information Session
Thursday, September 6, 1:30 PM, Community Hall
Learn something new! This free information session will highlight upcoming courses at the Lafayette Library, and includes a free talk by Anastasia Edel entitled “From Sanctions To Summit: The US – Russia Relationship Roller Coaster.“ OLLI offers innovative education for the 50+ learner, with courses starting September 25.
Register here.
Musical Concert: Extended Roots
Thursday, September 6, 7:00 PM, Community Hall
Join us for a lively evening of music with Extended Roots, an East Bay acoustic band comprised of 11 women from diverse backgrounds who come together to share their common passion - a love of music! Together since 2003, Extended Roots performs both instrumental and vocal music in styles ranging from traditional music from the roots of America to music the early immigrants brought with them, now called Old-Time, Celtic and Bluegrass.
Register here.
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