Lafayette Chamber of Commerce  November 3, 2014 News & Events
Thursday, November 6 - Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Audiology

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Audiology on Thursday, November 6 at 5pm.  Lamorinda Audiology is located at 3744 Mt. Diablo Blvd., #100. s It you are coming from Downtown Lafayette, turn right on Risa Rd. by the Veteran's Center.  Once you have turned on Risa Rd. there is a driveway with signs for a detour that leads directly to their building.  At the end of this pathway there will be a sign for Lafayette Chamber event.
Chamber Office Closed on Monday, November 10

Veterans Day The Chamber Office will be closed on Monday, November 10 in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday.  We will reopen on Tuesday, November 11 at 9:00am.
Wednesday, November 12 - Monthly Mixer at Las Trampas

Join us for our Monthly Mixer at Las Trampas on Wednesday, November 12 from 5:30pm-7:00pm. Enjoy networking and bring a raffle prize to have your business recognized. Las Trampas is located at 3460 Lana Lane in Lafayette. 

 

Thursday, November 13 - Ribbon Cutting at Rivulet Chiropractic   

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at Rivulet Chiropractic on Thursday, November 13 at 5:00pm.  Rivulet Chiropractic is located at 3732 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 280. If you are coming from downtown Lafayette turn at the driveway after Fresh Connections.

 

Welcome to our New Members!
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The following businesses joined the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce from October 25 - November 2:

Ace Auto Care - Automobile Services
Red Carpet Flooring - Floor Coverings

 

Thursday, November 19 - "Building Your Local Business Network in a Social Media World" Workshop


"Building Your Local Business Network in a Social Media World" Workshop on Wednesday, November 19 at 8am. No question: Building a strong business network is critical to business success. In this workshop we'll look at local opportunities for forging new connections and how social media can build upon those face to face interactions. Are you beginning to make your 2015 business goals and action plans? This is a perfect workshop to jumpstart that effort.

Free, but Limited Seating - Reservations Recommended
Online Registration: bit.ly/LafayetteChamber
Questions? Call Robin @ (925) 451-3069
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In This Issue
Thursday, November 6 - Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Audiology.
Chamber Office Closed on Monday, November 10
Wednesday, November 12 - Monthly Mixer at Las Trampas
Thursday, November 13 - Ribbon Cutting at Rivulet Chiropractic
Welcome to our New Members!
Thursday, November 19 - "Building Your Local Business Network in a Social Media World" Workshop
Friday, November 21 - 36th Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast
Lafayette Online Transportation Options Survey
What's Happening at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center
Upcoming Chamber Events

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Friday, November 21 - 36th Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast

Join us for our 36th Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast on Friday, November 21 - 7:00am-8:30am at Our Saviors Luthern Church on 1035 Carol Lane, Lafayette. The breakfast is catered by Dave's Cuisine (Chef Dave Krider). Music provided by Harpist Wendy Tamis. This year's keynote speaker is M.J. Marggraff - Author, Speaker, Suborbital Spaceflight traveler. RSVP required. Register online or complete & mail or fax registration form.

 

Lafayette Online Transportation Options Survey

We need your input! The City of Lafayette is working with County Connection to investigate different transportation options in the Lamorinda area. Please take their short survey to help them understand how people get around and what options might benefit our community in the future. The survey can be found at www.lafayettetransitsurvey.com.

 

What's Happening at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center


 
Monday, November 03 - 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM - Arts & Science Discovery Center. Teen Movie - The Fault in Our Stars. Based on the book by the same name, this film tells the tale of two teens who fall in love after meeting in a cancer support group. Free, snacks will be provided. For more information click here.

Monday, November 03 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM - Homework Center. Let's Vote! On the evening before our elections, join young performer Magdalena and the League of Women Voters to learn about inspiring contributions others have made so all citizens have the right to vote in our country. The multi-media storytelling of the life of Esther Morris teaches children that anyone can create change by taking action. Multimedia Storytelling, Crafts & Voting! For more information click here.

Tuesday, November 04 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Community Hall. SPSK Speaker Series: Less Nagging, More Cooperation .Every child and every parent has his or her bad moments. Normal children misbehave, and normal parents misstep. Many families move into patterns that include nagging parents and whining children. Luke Hehemann,MS, SLP and Robin Hauge MS, CCC-SLP will provide you with some basic tools to bring cooperation back into your home. Understanding these complex patterns will help you better understand your child so that you can effectively engage with your child so that he or she will respond more positively to you and to the environment. For more information click here.

Wednesday, November 05 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM - Arts & Science Discovery Center. Travel the World with Road Scholar! Ann White will lead a presentation on Road Scholar, a non-profit travel organization committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and educational travel opportunities for older adults. Road Scholar offers 5,500 educational tours in all 50 states and 150 countries.For more information click here.

Wednesday, November 05 - 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM - Community Hall. A History of the World According to Beer William Bostwick, Beer Critic; Author, "The Brewer's Tale: A History of the World According to Beer." Ever wonder when the first beer was brewed? Or, better yet, how it tasted? In his latest book, "The Brewer's Tale," home-brewer and beer critic William Bostwick uncovers the stories of brewers past, the unknown recipes, the odd ingredients, and the long-lost flavors, telling a history of the world through the eyes of brewers throughout the centuries. Join Bostwick as he celebrates the beers of ages past and raise a glass to the fermented magic we all know and love.For more information click here.

Wednesday, November 05 - 6:30 PM - 7:15 PM - Children's Room. Teddy Bear Sleepover. Bring a stuffed animal and join us for a sleepy storytime and craft. Local author David Griswold will read his new book, Mother, What is the Moon?. Then the stuffed animals will spend the night at the library! Pick up your animals on Thursday and view photos of their after-hours adventures online at ccclib.org! For more information click here.

Thursday, November 06 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM - Community Hall. Friends of the LLLC present: Sweet Thursday with author Joe Di Prisco. The Friends of the LLLC present local author Joe Di Prisco, who will discuss his highly acclaimed new book, Subway to California. By turns hilarious and heartbreaking, Subway to California recounts Joe's battles with his personal demons, bargains struck with angels, and truces with his family in this richly colorful tale that reads like great fiction.For more information click here.

 

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Upcoming Chamber Events 

Thursday, November 20 - Monthly Entrepreneur's Club - 8:30pm - Chamber Conference Room

Thursday, November 20 - Ribbon Cutting at Learning Express Toys - 5:00pm - 3568 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Friday, November 21 - Ribbon Cutting at Douglah Designs - 5:00pm - 3535 Mt. Diablo Blvd.

Friday, November 21 - 36th Annual Community Thanksgiving Breakfast - 7:00am - Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1035 Carol Lane. Reservations required.

Wednesday, November 26 (noon) - Friday, November 28 - Chamber Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday
Jay Lifson, Executive Director 

Lafayette Chamber of Commerce
100 Lafayette Circle, Suite 103
Lafayette, CA 94549