May 31, 2016 News & Events
Regional Early Voting at the LLLC       
May 31 - June 4 in the Oak Room (mezzanine level) of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
 
A new program, Regional Early Voting, starts today, Tuesday, May 31, and allows Contra Costa voters the flexibility to receive and cast their ballots at ANY of six sites throughout the county the week before Election Day: Tues., May 31 - Friday, June 3 11:00am - 6:00pm Sat., June 4  9:00am - 3:00pm.
Ribbon Cutting at Lamorinda Tooth Buds - Pediatric Dentistry 

Lamorinda Tooth Buds Thursday, June 2, 5pm - 5:30pm, 3501 School Street

Join us for a Ribbon Cutting at new Lafayette business - Lamorinda Tooth Buds - Pediatric Dentistry on Thursday, June 2 at 5pm. Lamorinda Tooth Buds - Pediatric Dentistry is located at 3501 School Street.
Rock the Plaza with The Allmond Brothers Clan 
  
Rock the PlazaFriday, June 3, 6:30pm - 8:30pm, Lafayette Plaza

 Get ready to Rock the Plaza! Join us at Lafayette Plaza Park  -  intersection of Moraga Road and Mt. Diablo Blvd. for live bands each Friday in June from 6:30pm-8:30pm. There is no cost for this event. Bring a picnic and enjoy the band!

Friday, June 3 - The Allmond Brothers Clan
Friday, June 10 - Ticket to Ride
Friday, June 17 - The Big Jangle
Friday, June 24 -  2016 Lamorinda Idol Finalists 

Loaves and Fishes "A Night Under The Stars"

Saturday, June 4, 5pm-10pm, Hacienda de las Flores, 2100 Donald Drive, Moraga

A night of dinner and dancing featuring a meal prepared by The Cooperage's Chef Eric Hopfinger and served by the first graduating class of the Loaves and Fishes Culinary Career Pathway Program. Dance under the stars to the rock and roll rhythm of the "The Sun Kings". Live and Silent Auctions. Wine raffle for 12 bottles of napa wines, including two incredible verticles with a total value of $1,500, donated by Larry and Stri Zulch.  Raffle Winner will be drawn on June 4th at the Loaves and Fishes Annual Event. You do not need to be present to win. Click here for tickets.

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Big Changes in the Delivery of Power to Lafayette

Thursday, June 9, 7pm, Lafayette Library & Learning Center

Whether you have a business or a home in Lafayette, you are about to discover that unless you "opt out" you will soon be receiving your electricity from MCE (Marin Clean Energy).  The city council approved the change as a way to lower the "carbon footprint" of Lafayette.  You have choices.  Learn about them when the Lamorinda Democratic Club hosts COMMUNITY CHOICE ENERGY  on Thursday, June 9, 7:00pm at the Lafayette Library & Learning Center.  MCE, a non-profit agency, replaces PG&E's job of determining power sources.  Instead of paying PG&E for electric delivery and electric generation, customer will now pay MCE for generation and PG&E for delivery.  You will still be billed by PG&E.  You will have a choice to "opt out" and stay with PG&E or pick one of MCE's programs.  Light Green comes from 52% renewable energy, Deep Green comes from 100% renewable sources and Local Sol comes from 100% local solar.  Costs will vary. For more information visit www.mcecleanenergy.org/Lafayette.
Nominate new local business, A Runner's Mind

Here is a chance to support a new local business, A Runner's Mind, and promote them as one of the best running stores in America.  Please nominate and spread the word by clicking here.  It takes less than one minute.

Lafayette Art and Wine Festival - September 17 & 18, 2016 
 
Summer is near, the weather is heating up and that means the Art and Wine festival is getting closer ... 109 days and counting! Commercial Vendor Booths are nearly full with the return of Bay Alarm. If you are not signed up and wish to have a presence during the weekend, please contact the Chamber Office now. 
 
Wine and Beer Booth Sponsorships are nearly full too. Thank you Alain Pinel Realtors, Bay Sotheby's, Blodgett's Floor Covering, Dudum Real Estate, Forma Gym, Hank & Frank Bikes, J Rockcliff Duson & Jones, J Rockliff Williams and Office, J.V. Lucas Paving, Karen Richardson Group, Leap Frog Plumbing, Manor Care Health Services, Pacific Union Real Estate, REMAX, Village Associates and Very Fine Pools. And a big thanks to our Beer and Wine Glass Sponsors: Alta Bates-Sutter Health and La Fiesta Square.

If interested in finding out how to best get involved and not miss out, contact  Sara@lafayettechamber.org.
Happening at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center
 
Get to know Verdi's opera Don Carlo
Wednesday, June 1, 8:00pm - 9:30pm, Community Hall
As part of a peace treaty, the king of Spain marries the daughter of the king of France. Problem is, the Spanish king's son Don Carlo was already passionately in love with her, and remains so even after she becomes his stepmother. Presented by San Francisco Opera Guild, East Bay Chapter with support from Friends of the Lafayette Library and Learning Center. Admission: $10. Information and  reservations: operaphile@earthlink.net or (925) 945-7347.

Contra Costa Performing Arts Society: Jazz Piano Concert
Friday, June 03, 2016, 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Community Hall
Join us for a musical evening of jazz piano with the Contra Costa Performing Arts Society. A variety of performers will play standards and new favorites for your musical pleasure. For more information click here.


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Upcoming Lafayette Chamber Events

Wednesday, June 15 - Social Media Workshop: 3 Easy Steps to Get Your Business and Website Found on Google - 8:00 am - 9:30 am - Lafayette Library and Learning Center
Join us for our June Social Media Workshop on Wednesday, June 15 at 8am at the Lafayette Library and Learning Center, 3491 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette. Presented by the President of the Bay Area Search Engine Academy. This workshop is free but registration is requested. Please make your reservation by sending an email to workshops@lafayettechamber.org or by registering here.

Capital Advantage Wednesday, June 22 - Mixer - Capital Advantage Inc. - 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm - 3708 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200
Join us for our monthly mixer at Capital Advantage Inc. on Wednesday, June 22 at 5:30pm. Capital Advantage Inc. is located at 3708 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Suite 200.

Friday, June 24 - Coffee with the Mayor - 8:00 am - 9:00 am - Chamber Conference Room
Join us for Coffee with the Mayor with Mayor Mark Mitchell on Friday, June 24 at 8am in the Chamber Conference Room. This meeting is open to everyone. Thanks to PG&E for sponsoring this event! Please park on the street.

Tuesday, June 28 - Green Committee Open Meeting - 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm - Lafayette Chamber Conference Room
Join us for the Green Committee Open Meeting at 12pm (noon) at the Lafayette Chamber Conference Room. Please park on the street.


If you'd like to receive a text message reminder about these and other upcoming Lafayette Chamber events, email your full name and cel phone number to Sara at sara@lafayettechamber.org.

What's happening at the Lafayette Chamber? View our Events Calendar.

Jay Lifson, Executive Director